Best Schools in Malheur County, OR
Malheur County, OR has 32 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 18 elementary) serving 5,775 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Malheur County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Malheur County, OR
The top high schools in Malheur County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vale Sd 84 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students
2. Nyssa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nyssa Sd 26 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 350 Students
3. Crane Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harney County Union High Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students
4. Adrian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adrian Sd 61 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
5. Jordan Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jordan Valley Sd 3 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 31 Students
6. Ontario High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ontario Sd 8c • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 656 Students
Best Middle Schools in Malheur County, OR
The top middle schools in Malheur County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vale Sd 84 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 135 Students
2. Nyssa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nyssa Sd 26 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 289 Students
3. Ontario Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ontario Sd 8c • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Malheur County, OR
The top elementary schools in Malheur County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adrian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adrian Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 189 Students
2. Willowcreek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vale Sd 84 • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 84 Students
3. Jordan Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jordan Valley Sd 3 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 26 Students
4. Annex Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annex Sd 29 • Charter • Grades KG - 12 • 82 Students
5. Vale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vale Sd 84 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 436 Students
6. Nyssa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nyssa Sd 26 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students
7. Aiken Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ontario Sd 8c • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 270 Students
8. Alameda Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ontario Sd 8c • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 360 Students
9. Rockville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jordan Valley Sd 3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 6 Students
10. Diamond Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diamond Sd 7 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 11 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Malheur County, OR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Malheur County, OR has a total population of 31,571 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Malheur 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 Malheur County, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Malheur County, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Malheur 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 Malheur County, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Malheur County, OR
How many schools are in Malheur County, OR?
Malheur County, OR has 32 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 5,775 students in total.
How do schools in Malheur County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Malheur County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Malheur County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Malheur 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: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Malheur County
8 places in Malheur County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
School districts (4)
- Ontario SD 8C (7 schools)
- Vale SD 84 (4 schools)
- Jordan Valley SD 3 (3 schools)
- Nyssa SD 26 (3 schools)