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Clatsop County

Oregon · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Clatsop County number 15 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 310 students per campus. That works out to 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Clatsop County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,648
-498 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
15
+1 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
68%
was 76%
% Hispanic
23%
was 18%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
15
5 districts
Enrollment
4,648
NCES CCD
Median income
$71,822
Below Oregon avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.5%
Below Oregon avg
Elementary
6
1,986 students
Middle
3
1,037 students
High
5
1,506 students
Combined / other
1
119 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Astoria SD 1
1,742 students · 5 districts in Clatsop County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Clatsop County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
83%
Hispanic
10%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
11%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
68%
Hispanic
23%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
28.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
46
17.9% under 18

Test scores in Clatsop County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Oregon state average: 43.0%.

See all 12 schools in Clatsop County ranked by score →

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Astoria Senior High SchoolAstoriaHigh09-12594·
Pacific Ridge Elementary SchoolSeasideElementaryKG-05557·
Seaside High SchoolSeasideHigh09-12489·
Astoria Middle SchoolAstoriaMiddle06-08454·
Warrenton Grade SchoolWarrentonElementaryKG-05405·
Seaside Middle SchoolSeasideMiddle06-08355·
Lewis & Clark Elementary SchoolAstoriaElementary03-05352·
Astor Elementary SchoolAstoriaElementaryKG-02342·
Hilda Lahti Elementary SchoolAstoriaElementaryKG-08293·
Warrenton High SchoolWarrentonHigh09-12279·
Warrenton Middle SchoolWarrentonMiddle06-08228·
Knappa High SchoolAstoriaHigh09-12131·
Jewell SchoolSeasideCombinedPK-12119·
The Cannon Beach AcademyCannon BeachElementaryKG-0537·
Warrior AcademyWarrentonHigh06-1213·

Cities in Clatsop County

Astoria6 schoolsSeaside4 schoolsWarrenton4 schoolsCannon Beach1 school

About Clatsop County

Clatsop County is a rural-scale county of about 41,363 residents in Oregon. Its public-school system serves approximately 4,648 students across 15 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $71,822 a year, about 29% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%.

On the school-mix side, Clatsop County is built around 6 elementary schools (1,986 students), 3 middle schools (1,037), 5 high schools (1,506), and 1 combined or other schools.

Astoria SD 1 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,742 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 10%: 5,146 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,648 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Clatsop County gained 1 school, going from 14 to 15. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 76% to 68%.

On this page, the community for Clatsop County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Clatsop County?
Clatsop County, Oregon has 15 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,648 students.
How many high schools are in Clatsop County?
Clatsop County, Oregon has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 1,506 students.
How many middle schools are in Clatsop County?
Clatsop County, Oregon has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,037 students.
How many elementary schools are in Clatsop County?
Clatsop County, Oregon has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,986 students.
What is the largest school district in Clatsop County?
Astoria SD 1 is the largest school district in Clatsop County, serving approximately 1,742 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
How many people live in Clatsop County?
Clatsop County has roughly 41,363 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Clatsop County?
Median household income in Clatsop County is $71,822, below the Oregon average of $72,324. About 4.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Clatsop County?
Approximately 28.7% of adults 25 and older in Clatsop County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Clatsop County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 72.5% of students in Clatsop County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Oregon county average of 85.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clatsop County schools?
Across Clatsop County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.4 to 1.

Clatsop County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data