Tillamook County Schools & Education
Tillamook County, Oregon
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56
Elementary to high school visible
742 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Nestucca Valley SD 101J
Elementary and high visible
511 students
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
3 School Districts in Tillamook County
Tillamook SD 9
Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56
Nestucca Valley SD 101J
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 dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tillamook High School | Record | Tillamook SD 9 | Tillamook, 97141Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 723 |
| East Elementary School | Record | Tillamook SD 9 | Tillamook, 97141Town: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 470 |
| Nestucca K8 | Record | Nestucca Valley SD 101J | Cloverdale, 97112Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 349 |
| Tillamook Junior High School | Record | Tillamook SD 9 | Tillamook, 97141Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 344 |
| Neah-Kah-Nie High School | Record | Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 | Rockaway Beach, 97136Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 280 |
| Liberty Elementary School | Record | Tillamook SD 9 | Tillamook, 97141Town: Distant | KG–1 | Primary | 276 |
| South Prairie Elementary School | Record | Tillamook SD 9 | Tillamook, 97141Rural: Fringe | 2–3 | Primary | 276 |
| Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School | Record | Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 | Rockaway Beach, 97136Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 177 |
| Nehalem Elementary School | Record | Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 | Nehalem, 97131Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 165 |
| Nestucca High School | Record | Nestucca Valley SD 101J | Cloverdale, 97112Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 162 |
| Garibaldi Elementary School | Record | Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 | Garibaldi, 97118Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 120 |
| Trask River High School | Record | ODE YCEP District | Tillamook, 97141Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 21 |
Tillamook Junior High School
Tillamook SD 9
Tillamook, 97141 / Town: Distant
Neah-Kah-Nie High School
Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56
Rockaway Beach, 97136 / Rural: Distant
Liberty Elementary School
Tillamook SD 9
Tillamook, 97141 / Town: Distant
South Prairie Elementary School
Tillamook SD 9
Tillamook, 97141 / Rural: Fringe
Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School
Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56
Rockaway Beach, 97136 / Rural: Distant
Nehalem Elementary School
Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56
Nehalem, 97131 / Rural: Remote
Nestucca High School
Nestucca Valley SD 101J
Cloverdale, 97112 / Rural: Remote
Garibaldi Elementary School
Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56
Garibaldi, 97118 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,065
State avg $7,886
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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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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.