Best Schools in Benton County, OR
Benton County, OR has 41 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 23 elementary) serving 15,986 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Benton County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benton County, OR
The top high schools in Benton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Philomath High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philomath Sd 17j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 458 Students
2. Crescent Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corvallis Sd 509j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 931 Students
3. West Albany High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1250 Students
4. Monroe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 118 Students
5. Corvallis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corvallis Sd 509j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1284 Students
6. Central Linn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Linn Sd 552 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 286 Students
7. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Sd 13j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1100 Students
8. Harrisburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg Sd 7j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 250 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benton County, OR
The top middle schools in Benton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cheldelin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corvallis Sd 509j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 Students
2. North Albany Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students
3. Linus Pauling Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corvallis Sd 509j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
4. Philomath Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philomath Sd 17j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 333 Students
5. Talmadge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Sd 13j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
6. Harrisburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg Sd 7j • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 238 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benton County, OR
The top elementary schools in Benton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corvallis Sd 509j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 301 Students
2. Oak Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
3. Bessie Coleman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corvallis Sd 509j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 345 Students
4. North Albany Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students
5. Inavale Community Partners Dba Muddy Creek Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corvallis Sd 509j • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 106 Students
6. Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corvallis Sd 509j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 273 Students
7. Philomath Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philomath Sd 17j • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 345 Students
8. Adams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corvallis Sd 509j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students
9. Harrisburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg Sd 7j • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 288 Students
10. Mt View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corvallis Sd 509j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 232 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benton County, OR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benton County, OR has a total population of 95,184 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benton County, OR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Benton County, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benton County, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benton County, OR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Benton County, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Benton County, OR
How many schools are in Benton County, OR?
Benton County, OR has 41 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 15,986 students in total.
How do schools in Benton County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Benton County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Benton County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Benton County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Benton County
5 places in Benton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (2)
- Corvallis SD 509J (13 schools)
- Philomath SD 17J (7 schools)