Best High Schools in Columbia County, OR

Columbia County, OR has 6 high schools with 2,383 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Columbia County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbia County underperform expectations.

1. Vernonia High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Vernonia Sd 47j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students

2. St Helens High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

St Helens Sd 502 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 782 Students

3. Scappoose High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Scappoose Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 656 Students

4. Rainier Jr/sr High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Rainier Sd 13 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 385 Students

5. Clatskanie Middle/high School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Clatskanie Sd 6j • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 291 Students

6. Plymouth High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Helens Sd 502 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students

Best Middle Schools in Columbia County, OR

Columbia County, OR has 5 middle schools with 1,666 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Columbia County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbia County meet expectations.

1. St Helens Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St Helens Sd 502 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students

2. Scappoose Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scappoose Sd 1j • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 313 Students

3. Otto Petersen Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Scappoose Sd 1j • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 412 Students

4. Vernonia Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Vernonia Sd 47j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 123 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Columbia County, OR

Columbia County, OR has 13 elementary schools with 3,052 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Columbia County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbia County don't meet expectations.

1. Grant Watts Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scappoose Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 346 Students

2. Sauvie Island School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scappoose Sd 1j • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 211 Students

3. Columbia City School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St Helens Sd 502 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 195 Students

4. St Helens Arthur Academy

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St Helens Sd 502 • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 162 Students

5. South Columbia Family School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Scappoose Sd 1j • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 58 Students

6. Warren Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Scappoose Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 158 Students

7. Vernonia Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Vernonia Sd 47j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 228 Students

8. Lewis & Clark Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St Helens Sd 502 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students

9. Mcbride Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

St Helens Sd 502 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students

10. Columbia County Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Columbia County Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 155 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia County, OR

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Columbia County, OR has a total population of 52,589 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Columbia County, OR

7,246

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbia County, OR.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

20.21 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.82 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

17.39 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia County, OR.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia County, OR.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,829 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbia County, OR Internet Health Assessment.

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