Best Schools in Jefferson County, OR
Jefferson County, OR has 20 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 6,387 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, OR
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sisters High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sisters Sd 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
2. Madras High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Sd 509j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
3. Santiam Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santiam Canyon Sd 129j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 312 Students
4. Culver High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Culver Sd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
5. Redmond High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redmond Sd 2j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 936 Students
6. Bridges High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Sd 509j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, OR
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elton Gregory Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redmond Sd 2j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 709 Students
2. Culver Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Culver Sd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 173 Students
3. Jefferson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Sd 509j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 473 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, OR
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Black Butte Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black Butte Sd 41 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 22 Students
2. Terrebonne Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redmond Sd 2j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 299 Students
3. Culver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Culver Sd 4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students
4. Buff Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Sd 509j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 274 Students
5. 509j On-line
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Sd 509j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 45 Students
6. Santiam Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santiam Canyon Sd 129j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 248 Students
7. Metolius Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Sd 509j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 230 Students
8. Madras Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Sd 509j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 363 Students
9. Warm Springs K-8 Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Sd 509j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 530 Students
10. Big Muddy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Sd 509j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 18 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, OR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, OR has a total population of 24,502 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, OR
How many schools are in Jefferson County, OR?
Jefferson County, OR has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,387 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Jefferson County score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson 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: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
5 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Madras (7)
- Culver (3)
- Ashwood (1)
- Camp Sherman (1)
- Warm Springs (1)
School districts (2)
- Jefferson County SD 509J (9 schools)
- Culver SD 4 (3 schools)