Multnomah County Schools & Education
Multnomah County, Oregon
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
80.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
80.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,077
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,886
School Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 41/100
State Score Position
#20
of 36 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Multnomah County
Measured School Summary
Multnomah County faces educational challenges with a school score of 38/100 and a graduation rate of 80.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
Multnomah County spends $8,077 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% below the Oregon average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Multnomah County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
165 public schools and 8 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
38/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #20 of 36 Oregon counties with school score data.
Completion
80.9%
1.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,077
$191 above the state average
School coverage
165
8 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Multnomah County has 165 public schools across 8 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Multnomah County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
Multnomah County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#20
of 36 Oregon counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Portland SD 1J
Elementary to high school visible
42,292 students
85 listed schools in this county slice.
Reynolds SD 7
Elementary to high school visible
9,773 students
20 listed schools in this county slice.
David Douglas SD 40
Elementary to high school visible
8,580 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
Centennial SD 28J
Elementary to high school visible
5,369 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Portland SD 1J is the largest listed district slice, with 86 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Multnomah County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Multnomah County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Multnomah County, Oregon
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Oregon's Largest and Most Diverse School System
Multnomah County manages a massive education network of 165 public schools serving 81,975 students. The system is distributed across eight districts and includes 110 elementary schools and 23 high schools.
Facing Challenges in Urban Graduation Rates
The county's 80.9% graduation rate trails both the Oregon average of 82.3% and the national 87% benchmark. Educational investment sits at $8,077 per pupil, slightly exceeding the state average but remaining below the national $13,000 standard.
Portland SD 1J Anchors the County
Portland SD 1J is the largest district by far, overseeing 86 schools and 43,049 students. Choice is prevalent here, with 17 charter schools making up about 10.3% of the county's total educational options.
A Deeply Urban Educational Experience
The vast majority of schools, 119 in total, are located in city settings, with 43 more in suburban areas. Large campuses like David Douglas High School host 2,698 students, creating a bustling, high-energy environment for learners.
School Overview
Total Schools
165
in Multnomah County
Reported Enrollment
81,975
165 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
17
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Multnomah County
Portland SD 1J
GuideReynolds SD 7
GuideDavid Douglas SD 40
GuideCentennial SD 28J
GuideParkrose SD 3
Corbett SD 39
Riverdale SD 51J
Multnomah ESD
165 Public Schools in Multnomah County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 14 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 165 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Douglas High School | Profile | David Douglas SD 40 | Portland, 97233City: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,698 |
| Reynolds High School | Profile | Reynolds SD 7 | Troutdale, 97060Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,474 |
| Grant High School | Profile | Portland SD 1J | Portland, 97212City: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,156 |
| Franklin High School | Profile | Portland SD 1J | Portland, 97206City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,966 |
| Centennial High School | Profile | Centennial SD 28J | Gresham, 97030Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,756 |
| Sam Barlow High School | Profile | Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | Gresham, 97080Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,710 |
| Gresham High School | Profile | Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | Gresham, 97030Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,666 |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Profile | Portland SD 1J | Portland, 97219City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,556 |
| Cleveland High School | Profile | Portland SD 1J | Portland, 97202City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,547 |
| Lincoln High School | Profile | Portland SD 1J | Portland, 97205City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,525 |
| Roosevelt High School | Profile | Portland SD 1J | Portland, 97203City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,484 |
| Leodis V. McDaniel High School | Profile | Portland SD 1J | Portland, 97266City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,440 |
| Corbett School | Profile | Corbett SD 39 | Corbett, 97019Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 1,055 |
| Parkrose High School | Profile | Parkrose SD 3 | Portland, 97220City: Large | 9–12 | High | 998 |
| Centennial Middle School | Record | Centennial SD 28J | Portland, 97236Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 876 |
| Reynolds Middle School | Record | Reynolds SD 7 | Fairview, 97024Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 837 |
| Benson Polytechnic High School | Record | Portland SD 1J | Portland, 97266City: Large | 9–12 | High | 824 |
| Jackson Middle School | Record | Portland SD 1J | Portland, 97219City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 791 |
| Ron Russell Middle School | Record | David Douglas SD 40 | Portland, 97266City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 770 |
| Laurelhurst Elementary School | Record | Portland SD 1J | Portland, 97232City: Large | KG–8 | Primary | 674 |
David Douglas High School
David Douglas SD 40
Portland, 97233 / City: Large
Reynolds High School
Reynolds SD 7
Troutdale, 97060 / Suburb: Large
Grant High School
Portland SD 1J
Portland, 97212 / City: Large
Franklin High School
Portland SD 1J
Portland, 97206 / City: Large
Centennial High School
Centennial SD 28J
Gresham, 97030 / Suburb: Large
Sam Barlow High School
Gresham-Barlow SD 10J
Gresham, 97080 / Suburb: Large
Gresham High School
Gresham-Barlow SD 10J
Gresham, 97030 / Suburb: Large
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Portland SD 1J
Portland, 97219 / City: Large
Cleveland High School
Portland SD 1J
Portland, 97202 / City: Large
Lincoln High School
Portland SD 1J
Portland, 97205 / City: Large
Roosevelt High School
Portland SD 1J
Portland, 97203 / City: Large
Leodis V. McDaniel High School
Portland SD 1J
Portland, 97266 / City: Large
Corbett School
Corbett SD 39
Corbett, 97019 / Rural: Fringe
Parkrose High School
Parkrose SD 3
Portland, 97220 / City: Large
Ron Russell Middle School
David Douglas SD 40
Portland, 97266 / City: Large
Laurelhurst Elementary School
Portland SD 1J
Portland, 97232 / City: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,077
State avg $7,886
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Schools in Multnomah County, Oregon — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Multnomah County, Oregon?
Multnomah County manages a massive education network of 165 public schools serving 81,975 students. The system is distributed across eight districts and includes 110 elementary schools and 23 high schools.
How do schools in Multnomah County perform academically?
The county's 80.9% graduation rate trails both the Oregon average of 82.3% and the national 87% benchmark. Educational investment sits at $8,077 per pupil, slightly exceeding the state average but remaining below the national $13,000 standard.
What are the major school districts in Multnomah County, Oregon?
Portland SD 1J is the largest district by far, overseeing 86 schools and 43,049 students. Choice is prevalent here, with 17 charter schools making up about 10.3% of the county's total educational options.
What is the school experience like in Multnomah County?
The vast majority of schools, 119 in total, are located in city settings, with 43 more in suburban areas. Large campuses like David Douglas High School host 2,698 students, creating a bustling, high-energy environment for learners.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.