Sherman County Schools & Education
Sherman County, Oregon
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,204
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,886
School Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 41/100
State Score Position
#4
of 36 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sherman County
Measured School Summary
Sherman County performs at an average level with a school score of 70/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Sherman County spends $10,204 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 70% above the Oregon average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 29% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sherman 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
1 public school and 1 district 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
70/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #4 of 36 Oregon counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
7.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,204
$2,318 above the state average
School coverage
1
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Sherman County has 1 public school across 1 district, 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 Sherman 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.
Small-system county
Sherman County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#4
of 36 Oregon counties with school score data. The county score is 29 points above 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.
Sherman County SD
Other grade structure
286 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Sherman County SD is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. 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 Sherman County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Sherman 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.
A Unified K-12 Educational Center
Sherman County features a unique, streamlined education system centered around a single public school building. This single district serves the entire county's student population of 286 children in one central location.
Small Scale Yields High Graduation Success
The county achieves a 90% graduation rate, well above the state average of 82.3% and the national average of 87%. Investment is high, with per-pupil spending at $10,204, which is significantly more than the Oregon average.
One District Supporting the Entire Community
Sherman County SD manages the county's only school, ensuring that all 286 students receive a consistent curriculum. There are no charter schools in the county, as the community focuses its resources on its primary K-12 facility.
The Ultimate Rural School Experience
Every student in the county attends school in a rural setting where the entire student body is just 286 people. This small-town atmosphere ensures that every student is known by name across all grade levels from kindergarten through high school.
School Overview
Total Schools
1
in Sherman County
Reported Enrollment
286
1 school reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Sherman County
Sherman County SD
1 Public School in Sherman County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 1 of 1 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman County School | Record | Sherman County SD | Moro, 97039Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 286 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,204
State avg $7,886
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Schools in Sherman County, Oregon — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sherman County, Oregon?
Sherman County features a unique, streamlined education system centered around a single public school building. This single district serves the entire county's student population of 286 children in one central location.
How do schools in Sherman County perform academically?
The county achieves a 90% graduation rate, well above the state average of 82.3% and the national average of 87%. Investment is high, with per-pupil spending at $10,204, which is significantly more than the Oregon average.
What are the major school districts in Sherman County, Oregon?
Sherman County SD manages the county's only school, ensuring that all 286 students receive a consistent curriculum. There are no charter schools in the county, as the community focuses its resources on its primary K-12 facility.
What is the school experience like in Sherman County?
Every student in the county attends school in a rural setting where the entire student body is just 286 people. This small-town atmosphere ensures that every student is known by name across all grade levels from kindergarten through high school.
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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.