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Best Schools in Merlin, OR
Merlin, OR has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,326 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Merlin don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merlin, OR
The top high schools in Merlin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gold Beach High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Curry Sd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 123 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. Illinois Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 320 Students
4. Southern Oregon Success Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 252 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merlin, OR
The top middle schools in Merlin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lorna Byrne Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 307 Students
2. Fleming Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merlin, OR
The top elementary schools in Merlin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manzanita Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students
2. Evergreen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 376 Students
3. Riley Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Curry Sd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 310 Students
4. Ft Vannoy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 255 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merlin, OR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merlin, OR has a total population of 5,282 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merlin, 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 Merlin, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merlin, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merlin, 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 Merlin, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merlin, OR
How many schools are in Merlin, OR?
Merlin, OR has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,326 students in total.
How do schools in Merlin perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Merlin score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Merlin don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merlin?
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: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Merlin
1 of 1 schools in Merlin carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
F: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Merlin. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.