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Sherman County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

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

Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other1

1 School District in Sherman County

Sherman County SD

1 school
286 students enrolled

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 data

Level

Showing 1 of 1 matching schools

Sherman County School

Sherman County SD

Moro, 97039 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–12Other286 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,204

State avg $7,886

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Oregon counties have the highest graduation rates?
Hood River County (92.0%), Morrow County (91.8%), and Lake County (91.0%) currently lead Oregon among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Oregon?
Across Oregon counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,886. The highest current county values are Wallowa County ($10,680), Gilliam County ($10,676), and Grant County ($10,655). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Sherman County?
Sherman County has a school score of 70/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Sherman County?
The high school graduation rate in Sherman County is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Sherman County spend per student?
Sherman County spends $10,204 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.