Wasco County Schools & Education
Wasco County, Oregon
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
83.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,620
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,886
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 41/100
State Score Position
#23
of 36 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wasco County
Measured School Summary
Wasco County faces educational challenges with a school score of 36/100 and a graduation rate of 83.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,620 per pupil, Wasco County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 12% below the Oregon average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wasco 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
11 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
36/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #23 of 36 Oregon counties with school score data.
Completion
83.1%
0.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,620
$266 below the state average
School coverage
11
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Wasco County has 11 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 Wasco 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.
Dominant-district county
North Wasco County SD 21 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 7 of 11 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#23
of 36 Oregon counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below 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.
North Wasco County SD 21
Elementary to high school visible
2,841 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Dufur SD 29
Other grade structure
329 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
South Wasco County SD 1
Elementary and high visible
224 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
North Wasco County SD 21 is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Wasco County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wasco 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 Wasco 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.
Wasco’s Education Infrastructure
Wasco County supports 3,412 students across 11 public schools, including six elementary and two high schools. Three districts manage this network, ensuring that academic resources reach every corner of the county's varied terrain.
Leading Districts and Charter Options
North Wasco County SD 21 serves as the educational hub, enrolling 2,841 students across seven different schools. The county also offers school choice through one charter school, which represents approximately 9.1% of all local educational facilities.
A Mix of Town and Country Schools
Wasco County schools are split between six town-based and five rural locales, with an average enrollment of 310 students per school. Students attend facilities ranging from the 810-student The Dalles High School to the more intimate Dufur School, which serves 329 students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Wasco County
Reported Enrollment
3,412
11 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
1
9% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Wasco County
North Wasco County SD 21
Dufur SD 29
South Wasco County SD 1
11 Public Schools in Wasco 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 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalles High School | Record | North Wasco County SD 21 | The Dalles, 97058Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 810 |
| The Dalles Middle School | Record | North Wasco County SD 21 | The Dalles, 97058Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 557 |
| Dry Hollow Elementary School | Record | North Wasco County SD 21 | The Dalles, 97058Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 423 |
| Chenowith Elementary School | Record | North Wasco County SD 21 | The Dalles, 97058Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 384 |
| Dufur School | Record | Dufur SD 29 | Dufur, 97021Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 329 |
| Colonel Wright Elementary School | Record | North Wasco County SD 21 | The Dalles, 97058Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 292 |
| Innovations Academy | Record | North Wasco County SD 21 | The Dalles, 97058Town: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 202 |
| Mosier Community School | Record | North Wasco County SD 21 | Mosier, 97040Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Charter | 173 |
| Maupin Elementary School | Record | South Wasco County SD 1 | Maupin, 97037Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 112 |
| South Wasco County High School | Record | South Wasco County SD 1 | Maupin, 97037Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 112 |
| Big Muddy Elementary | Record | Jefferson County SD 509J | Madras, 97741Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 18 |
The Dalles High School
North Wasco County SD 21
The Dalles, 97058 / Town: Remote
The Dalles Middle School
North Wasco County SD 21
The Dalles, 97058 / Town: Remote
Dry Hollow Elementary School
North Wasco County SD 21
The Dalles, 97058 / Town: Remote
Chenowith Elementary School
North Wasco County SD 21
The Dalles, 97058 / Town: Remote
Colonel Wright Elementary School
North Wasco County SD 21
The Dalles, 97058 / Town: Remote
Innovations Academy
North Wasco County SD 21
The Dalles, 97058 / Town: Remote
Mosier Community School
North Wasco County SD 21
Mosier, 97040 / Rural: Distant
Maupin Elementary School
South Wasco County SD 1
Maupin, 97037 / Rural: Remote
South Wasco County High School
South Wasco County SD 1
Maupin, 97037 / Rural: Remote
Big Muddy Elementary
Jefferson County SD 509J
Madras, 97741 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,620
State avg $7,886
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Schools in Wasco County, Oregon — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wasco County, Oregon?
Wasco County supports 3,412 students across 11 public schools, including six elementary and two high schools. Three districts manage this network, ensuring that academic resources reach every corner of the county's varied terrain.
What are the major school districts in Wasco County, Oregon?
North Wasco County SD 21 serves as the educational hub, enrolling 2,841 students across seven different schools. The county also offers school choice through one charter school, which represents approximately 9.1% of all local educational facilities.
What is the school experience like in Wasco County?
Wasco County schools are split between six town-based and five rural locales, with an average enrollment of 310 students per school. Students attend facilities ranging from the 810-student The Dalles High School to the more intimate Dufur School, which serves 329 students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
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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.