Umatilla County Schools & Education
Umatilla County, Oregon
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
85.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,736
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,886
School Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 41/100
State Score Position
#18
of 36 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Umatilla County
Measured School Summary
Umatilla County performs at an average level with a school score of 42/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.2%.
Funding Context
At $7,736 per pupil, Umatilla County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% above the Oregon average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Umatilla 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
35 public schools and 11 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
42/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #18 of 36 Oregon counties with school score data.
Completion
85.2%
2.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,736
$150 below the state average
School coverage
35
11 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
Umatilla County has 35 public schools across 11 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 Umatilla 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
Umatilla 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
#18
of 36 Oregon counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Hermiston SD 8
Elementary to high school visible
5,464 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Pendleton SD 16
Elementary to high school visible
2,949 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7
Elementary to high school visible
1,586 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Umatilla SD 6R
Elementary to high school visible
1,417 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Hermiston SD 8 is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Umatilla County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Umatilla 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 Umatilla 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 Broad Network of 11 School Districts
Umatilla County manages a diverse education system with 35 public schools serving 13,469 students. The infrastructure is robust, featuring 16 elementary schools and nine high schools across 11 different districts.
Exceeding State Averages with Moderate Spending
The county maintains an 85.2% graduation rate, which sits comfortably above the Oregon average of 82.3%. While per-pupil spending of $7,736 is slightly below the state average, the county still produces competitive academic results.
Hermiston Leads a Growing Student Base
Hermiston SD 8 is the largest district, serving 5,464 students across nine schools. The county also offers some school choice with two charter schools representing about 5.7% of the total school landscape.
Town-Centered Learning with Rural Reach
With 21 schools in town settings and 11 in rural areas, the county offers a variety of environments for its average of 385 students per school. Hermiston High School is the largest campus, hosting 1,739 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
35
in Umatilla County
Reported Enrollment
13,469
35 schools reporting
School Districts
11
districts
Charter Schools
2
6% of total
School Level Breakdown
11 School Districts in Umatilla County
Hermiston SD 8
GuidePendleton SD 16
Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7
Umatilla SD 6R
Athena-Weston SD 29RJ
Stanfield SD 61
Echo SD 5
Pilot Rock SD 2
InterMountain ESD
Helix SD 1
35 Public Schools in Umatilla County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 35 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermiston High School | Profile | Hermiston SD 8 | Hermiston, 97838Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,739 |
| Pendleton High School | Record | Pendleton SD 16 | Pendleton, 97801Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 795 |
| Armand Larive Middle School | Record | Hermiston SD 8 | Hermiston, 97838Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 726 |
| McNary Heights Elementary School | Record | Umatilla SD 6R | Umatilla, 97882Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 661 |
| Sunridge Middle School | Record | Pendleton SD 16 | Pendleton, 97801Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 637 |
| Sandstone Middle School | Record | Hermiston SD 8 | Hermiston, 97838Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 591 |
| McLoughlin High School | Record | Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 | Milton-Freewater, 97862Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 491 |
| Gib Olinger Elementary School | Record | Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 | Milton-Freewater, 97862Suburb: Small | KG–3 | Primary | 478 |
| Sherwood Heights Elementary School | Record | Pendleton SD 16 | Pendleton, 97801Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 476 |
| West Park Elementary School | Record | Hermiston SD 8 | Hermiston, 97838Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 447 |
| Rocky Heights Elementary School | Record | Hermiston SD 8 | Hermiston, 97838Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 446 |
| Umatilla High School | Record | Umatilla SD 6R | Umatilla, 97882Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 435 |
| Washington Elementary School | Record | Pendleton SD 16 | Pendleton, 97801Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 434 |
| Sunset Elementary School | Record | Hermiston SD 8 | Hermiston, 97838Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 426 |
| Desert View Elementary School | Record | Hermiston SD 8 | Hermiston, 97838Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 397 |
| Central Middle School | Record | Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 | Milton-Freewater, 97862Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 386 |
| Loma Vista Elementary | Record | Hermiston SD 8 | Hermiston, 97838Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 365 |
| Highland Hills Elementary School | Record | Hermiston SD 8 | Hermiston, 97838Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 327 |
| Clara Brownell Middle School | Record | Umatilla SD 6R | Umatilla, 97882Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 321 |
| Echo School | Record | Echo SD 5 | Echo, 97826Rural: Fringe | PK–12 | Other | 311 |
Hermiston High School
Hermiston SD 8
Hermiston, 97838 / Town: Distant
Armand Larive Middle School
Hermiston SD 8
Hermiston, 97838 / Town: Distant
McNary Heights Elementary School
Umatilla SD 6R
Umatilla, 97882 / Town: Distant
McLoughlin High School
Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7
Milton-Freewater, 97862 / Suburb: Small
Gib Olinger Elementary School
Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7
Milton-Freewater, 97862 / Suburb: Small
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
Pendleton SD 16
Pendleton, 97801 / Town: Distant
West Park Elementary School
Hermiston SD 8
Hermiston, 97838 / Town: Distant
Rocky Heights Elementary School
Hermiston SD 8
Hermiston, 97838 / Town: Distant
Washington Elementary School
Pendleton SD 16
Pendleton, 97801 / Town: Distant
Desert View Elementary School
Hermiston SD 8
Hermiston, 97838 / Town: Distant
Central Middle School
Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7
Milton-Freewater, 97862 / Suburb: Small
Highland Hills Elementary School
Hermiston SD 8
Hermiston, 97838 / Town: Distant
Clara Brownell Middle School
Umatilla SD 6R
Umatilla, 97882 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,736
State avg $7,886
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Schools in Umatilla County, Oregon — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Umatilla County, Oregon?
Umatilla County manages a diverse education system with 35 public schools serving 13,469 students. The infrastructure is robust, featuring 16 elementary schools and nine high schools across 11 different districts.
How do schools in Umatilla County perform academically?
The county maintains an 85.2% graduation rate, which sits comfortably above the Oregon average of 82.3%. While per-pupil spending of $7,736 is slightly below the state average, the county still produces competitive academic results.
What are the major school districts in Umatilla County, Oregon?
Hermiston SD 8 is the largest district, serving 5,464 students across nine schools. The county also offers some school choice with two charter schools representing about 5.7% of the total school landscape.
What is the school experience like in Umatilla County?
With 21 schools in town settings and 11 in rural areas, the county offers a variety of environments for its average of 385 students per school. Hermiston High School is the largest campus, hosting 1,739 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.