Best Schools in Josephine County, OR
Josephine County, OR has 36 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 20 elementary) serving 12,225 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Josephine County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Josephine County, OR
The top high schools in Josephine County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grants Pass High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grants Pass Sd 7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1722 Students
2. North Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 427 Students
3. Brookings-harbor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookings-harbor Sd 17c • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students
4. Illinois Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 320 Students
5. Hidden Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 537 Students
6. Gladiola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grants Pass Sd 7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 151 Students
7. Southern Oregon Success Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 252 Students
8. New Bridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ode Ycep District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 39 Students
Best Middle Schools in Josephine County, OR
The top middle schools in Josephine County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grants Pass Sd 7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
2. South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grants Pass Sd 7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 633 Students
3. Lincoln Savage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 311 Students
4. Lorna Byrne Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 307 Students
5. Fleming Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students
6. Azalea Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookings-harbor Sd 17c • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Josephine County, OR
The top elementary schools in Josephine County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 69 Students
2. Fruitdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 268 Students
3. Riverside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grants Pass Sd 7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
4. Highland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grants Pass Sd 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students
5. Manzanita Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students
6. Redwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grants Pass Sd 7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students
7. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grants Pass Sd 7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 415 Students
8. Allen Dale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grants Pass Sd 7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 387 Students
9. Parkside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grants Pass Sd 7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
10. Kalmiopsis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookings-harbor Sd 17c • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 615 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Josephine County, OR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Josephine County, OR has a total population of 88,090 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Josephine 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 Josephine County, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Josephine County, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Josephine 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 Josephine County, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Josephine County, OR
How many schools are in Josephine County, OR?
Josephine County, OR has 36 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 12,225 students in total.
How do schools in Josephine County perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in Josephine County score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Josephine County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Josephine 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: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Josephine County
5 places in Josephine County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Grants Pass (20)
- Cave Junction (3)
- Merlin (1)
- Williams (1)
- Wolf Creek (1)
School districts (2)
- Three Rivers/Josephine County SD (16 schools)
- Grants Pass SD 7 (11 schools)