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Tillamook County Schools & Education

School Score

60/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

88.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

88.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 82.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,065

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,886

School Score

60/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 41/100

State Score Position

#5

of 36 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Tillamook County

Measured School Summary

Tillamook County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.2%.

Funding Context

Tillamook County spends $9,065 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 45% above the Oregon average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Tillamook 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

12 public schools and 3 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

60/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #5 of 36 Oregon counties with school score data.

Completion

88.2%

5.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$9,065

$1,179 above the state average

School coverage

12

3 districts 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

Tillamook County has 12 public schools across 3 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.

Parent decision brief

What Tillamook 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.

Mixed school landscape

Tillamook County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#5

of 36 Oregon counties with school score data. The county score is 19 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.

Tillamook SD 9

Elementary to high school visible

2,089 students

Elementary 2Middle 2High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56

Elementary to high school visible

742 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Nestucca Valley SD 101J

Elementary and high visible

511 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Tillamook SD 9 is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Tillamook County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Tillamook County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

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 Tillamook 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.

Coastal Education Across Three Districts

Tillamook County supports 3,363 students through 12 public schools spread across three districts. The infrastructure includes five elementary, three middle, and four high schools serving the coastal region.

Strong Graduation Rates Exceed National Average

The county's 88.2% graduation rate outperforms both the Oregon state average and the national 87% benchmark. This success is backed by a per-pupil expenditure of $9,065, which is notably higher than the state's average investment.

Tillamook SD 9 as the Regional Anchor

Tillamook SD 9 is the largest district, educating 2,089 students across five different schools. Currently, the county has zero charter schools, maintaining a focus on traditional district-led education.

Rural Schooling with Coastal Roots

Eight of the county's 12 schools are in rural settings, with the remaining four located in town centers. Schools remain fairly small with an average of 280 students, though Tillamook High School serves 723 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

12

in Tillamook County

Reported Enrollment

3,363

12 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle3
High4
Other0

3 School Districts in Tillamook County

Tillamook SD 9

5 schools
2,089 students

Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56

4 schools
742 students

Nestucca Valley SD 101J

2 schools
511 students

12 Public Schools in Tillamook 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 12 of 12 matching schools

Tillamook High School

Tillamook SD 9

Tillamook, 97141 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High723 students

East Elementary School

Tillamook SD 9

Tillamook, 97141 / Town: Distant

Record4–6Middle470 students

Nestucca K8

Nestucca Valley SD 101J

Cloverdale, 97112 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary349 students

Tillamook Junior High School

Tillamook SD 9

Tillamook, 97141 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle344 students

Neah-Kah-Nie High School

Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56

Rockaway Beach, 97136 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High280 students

Liberty Elementary School

Tillamook SD 9

Tillamook, 97141 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–1Primary276 students

South Prairie Elementary School

Tillamook SD 9

Tillamook, 97141 / Rural: Fringe

Record2–3Primary276 students

Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School

Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56

Rockaway Beach, 97136 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle177 students

Nehalem Elementary School

Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56

Nehalem, 97131 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary165 students

Nestucca High School

Nestucca Valley SD 101J

Cloverdale, 97112 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High162 students

Garibaldi Elementary School

Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56

Garibaldi, 97118 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary120 students

Trask River High School

ODE YCEP District

Tillamook, 97141 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–12High21 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,065

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 Tillamook County?
Tillamook County has a school score of 60/100, 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 Tillamook County?
The high school graduation rate in Tillamook County is 88.2%, 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 Tillamook County spend per student?
Tillamook County spends $9,065 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 Tillamook County, Oregon — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Tillamook County, Oregon?

Tillamook County supports 3,363 students through 12 public schools spread across three districts. The infrastructure includes five elementary, three middle, and four high schools serving the coastal region.

How do schools in Tillamook County perform academically?

The county's 88.2% graduation rate outperforms both the Oregon state average and the national 87% benchmark. This success is backed by a per-pupil expenditure of $9,065, which is notably higher than the state's average investment.

What are the major school districts in Tillamook County, Oregon?

Tillamook SD 9 is the largest district, educating 2,089 students across five different schools. Currently, the county has zero charter schools, maintaining a focus on traditional district-led education.

What is the school experience like in Tillamook County?

Eight of the county's 12 schools are in rural settings, with the remaining four located in town centers. Schools remain fairly small with an average of 280 students, though Tillamook High School serves 723 students.

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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.