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Curry County

Oregon · Public K-12

Public education in Curry County reaches 1,913 students across 7 schools. Brookings-Harbor SD 17c is the largest district at 1,278 students. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

4-year change in Curry County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,913
-120 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Curry County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn OregonIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
28.4%#21 of 26N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,913#31 of 33#2,255 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
7#32 of 33N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
16.1:1#9 of 33#2,092 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
89.6%#5 of 32#285 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
50.0%#16 of 33#1,104 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
23,381
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
1,913
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$62,244
Below Oregon avg
Free/reduced lunch
89.6%
Above Oregon avg
Elementary
3
933 students
Middle
1
309 students
High
3
671 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Brookings-Harbor SD 17C
1,278 students · 3 districts in Curry County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Curry 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
84%
Hispanic
8%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
12%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
67%
Hispanic
17%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
10%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.8%
civilian labor
Median age
58
14.1% under 18

Test scores in Curry County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Oregon state average: 43.0%.

See all 6 schools in Curry County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Kalmiopsis Elementary SchoolBrookingsElementaryKG-05547·
Brookings-Harbor High SchoolBrookingsHigh09-12422·
Azalea Middle SchoolBrookingsMiddle06-08309·
Riley Creek Elementary SchoolGold BeachElementaryPK-06212·
Gold Beach Jr/Sr High SchoolGold BeachHigh07-12188·
Driftwood Elementary SchoolPort OrfordElementaryKG-08174·
Pacific High SchoolPort OrfordHigh09-1261·

Cities in Curry County

Brookings3 schoolsGold Beach2 schoolsPort Orford2 schools

About Curry County

Curry County is a low-population county of about 23,381 residents in Oregon. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,913 students across 7 schools.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $62,244 a year, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 14% lower than the Oregon median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Curry County is built around 3 elementary schools (933 students), 1 middle school (309), and 3 high schools (671).

Brookings-Harbor SD 17C is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,278 students across Curry County.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 6%: 2,033 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,913 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Curry County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Curry County?
Curry County, Oregon has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,913 students.
How many high schools are in Curry County?
Curry County, Oregon has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 671 students.
How many middle schools are in Curry County?
Curry County, Oregon has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 309 students.
How many elementary schools are in Curry County?
Curry County, Oregon has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 933 students.
What is the largest school district in Curry County?
Brookings-Harbor SD 17C is the largest school district in Curry County, serving approximately 1,278 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Curry County?
Curry County has roughly 23,381 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Curry County?
Median household income in Curry County is $62,244, below the Oregon average of $72,324. About 10.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Curry County?
Approximately 22.1% of adults 25 and older in Curry County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Curry County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 89.6% of students in Curry County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Oregon county average of 85.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Curry County schools?
Across Curry County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.5 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data