Best Schools in Columbia County, OR
Columbia County, OR has 25 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 7,035 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Columbia County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbia County, OR
The top high schools in Columbia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rainier Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rainier Sd 13 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 385 Students
2. St Helens High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Helens Sd 502 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 782 Students
3. Clatskanie Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clatskanie Sd 6j • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 291 Students
4. Scappoose High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scappoose Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 656 Students
5. Vernonia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernonia Sd 47j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students
6. Plymouth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Helens Sd 502 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia County, OR
The top middle schools in Columbia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Otto Petersen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scappoose Sd 1j • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 412 Students
2. Scappoose Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scappoose Sd 1j • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 313 Students
3. Vernonia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernonia Sd 47j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 123 Students
4. St Helens Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Helens Sd 502 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia County, OR
The top elementary schools in Columbia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mist Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernonia Sd 47j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 30 Students
2. South Columbia Family School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scappoose Sd 1j • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 58 Students
3. St Helens Arthur Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Helens Sd 502 • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 162 Students
4. Grant Watts Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scappoose Sd 1j • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 346 Students
5. Clatskanie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clatskanie Sd 6j • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 397 Students
6. Columbia City School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Helens Sd 502 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 195 Students
7. Lewis & Clark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Helens Sd 502 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
8. Vernonia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernonia Sd 47j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 228 Students
9. Mcbride Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Helens Sd 502 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
10. Hudson Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rainier Sd 13 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 434 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
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 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
20.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Columbia County, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbia County, OR
How many schools are in Columbia County, OR?
Columbia County, OR has 25 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 7,035 students in total.
How do schools in Columbia County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Columbia County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Columbia County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbia 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: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Columbia County
8 places in Columbia County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- St Helens (7)
- Scappoose (5)
- Vernonia (3)
- Clatskanie (2)
- Rainier (2)
- Warren (2)
- Columbia City (1)
- Mist (1)
School districts (3)
- Scappoose SD 1J (8 schools)
- St Helens SD 502 (8 schools)
- Vernonia SD 47J (4 schools)