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Jackson County

Oregon · Public K-12

Jackson County reports 70 public K-12 schools and roughly 30,143 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 40 elementary, 10 middle, and 13 high.

7-year change in Jackson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
28,577
-1,049 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
65
+3 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
64%
was 68%
% Hispanic
26%
was 23%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
222,645
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
70
10 districts
Enrollment
30,143
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$73,999
Above Oregon avg
Free/reduced lunch
83.6%
Below Oregon avg
Elementary
40
12,119 students
Middle
10
5,674 students
High
13
9,992 students
Combined / other
7
2,358 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Medford SD 549C
13,735 students · 10 districts in Jackson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Jackson 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
81%
Hispanic
15%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
12%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
65%
Hispanic
26%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
31.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
43
20.3% under 18

Test scores in Jackson County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 56 schools ranked. Oregon state average: 43.0%.

See all 56 schools in Jackson County ranked by score →

All schools (70)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
South Medford High SchoolMedfordHigh09-121,856·
North Medford High SchoolMedfordHigh09-121,721·
Crater High SchoolCentral PointHigh09-121,454·
Logos Charter SchoolMedfordCombinedKG-121,285·
Eagle Point High SchoolEagle PointHigh09-121,000·
Hedrick Middle SchoolMedfordMiddle06-08952·
Ashland High SchoolAshlandHigh09-12877·
McLoughlin Middle SchoolMedfordMiddle06-08826·
Scenic Middle SchoolCentral PointMiddle06-08774·
Oakdale Middle SchoolMedfordMiddle06-08745·
Phoenix High SchoolPhoenixHigh09-12687·
Table Rock ElementaryWhite CityElementaryKG-05675·
Jewett Elementary SchoolCentral PointElementaryKG-05607·
Hoover Elementary SchoolMedfordElementaryKG-05591·
Ashland Middle SchoolAshlandMiddle06-08529·
Crater Academy of Health and Public ServicesCentral PointHigh09-12518·
Kids Unlimited AcademyMedfordElementaryPK-05505·
Richardson Elementary SchoolCentral PointElementaryKG-05500·
Griffin Creek Elementary SchoolMedfordElementaryKG-05492·
Crater School of Business Innovation and ScienceCentral PointHigh09-12486·
Talent Middle SchoolTalentMiddle06-08485·
Eagle Point Middle SchoolEagle PointMiddle06-08484·
Crater Renaissance AcademyCentral PointHigh09-12464·
Lone Pine Elementary SchoolMedfordElementaryKG-05461·
Central Point Elementary SchoolCentral PointElementaryKG-05427·
Abraham Lincoln ElementaryMedfordElementaryKG-05401·
Hillside ElementaryEagle PointElementaryKG-05401·
Oak Grove Elementary SchoolMedfordElementaryKG-05398·
Crater Lake AcademyEagle PointCombinedKG-12395·
Kennedy Elementary SchoolMedfordElementaryKG-05393·
Rogue River Elementary SchoolRogue RiverElementaryKG-06388·
Jefferson Elementary SchoolMedfordElementaryKG-05381·
White Mountain Middle SchoolWhite CityMiddle06-08377·
Hanby Middle SchoolGold HillMiddle06-08375·
Talent Elementary SchoolTalentElementaryKG-05349·
Rogue River Junior/Senior HighRogue RiverHigh07-12339·
Jacksonville Elementary SchoolJacksonvilleElementaryKG-05328·
Innovation AcademyMedfordHigh09-12327·
Jackson Elementary SchoolMedfordElementaryKG-05321·
Phoenix Elementary SchoolPhoenixElementaryKG-05320·
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolMedfordElementaryKG-05308·
Wilson Elementary SchoolMedfordElementaryKG-05306·
Eagle Rock Elementary SchoolEagle PointElementaryKG-05288·
Howard Elementary SchoolMedfordElementaryKG-05275·
Orchard Hill Elementary SchoolMedfordElementaryKG-05273·
Helman Elementary SchoolAshlandElementaryKG-05260·
Patrick Elementary SchoolGold HillElementaryKG-08255·
Madrone Trail Public Charter SchoolCentral PointElementaryKG-08249·
Bellview Elementary SchoolAshlandElementaryKG-05248·
Walker Elementary SchoolAshlandElementaryKG-05242·
Rivers Edge Academy Charter SchoolRogue RiverCombinedKG-12238·
Sams Valley Elementary SchoolCentral PointElementaryKG-05227·
Washington Elementary SchoolMedfordElementaryKG-05221·
Prospect Charter SchoolProspectCombinedKG-12215·
Ruch Outdoor Community SchoolJacksonvilleElementaryKG-08197·
URCEO-Upper Rogue Center for Educational OpportunitiesEagle PointHigh06-12186·
Shady Cove SchoolShady CoveElementaryKG-06183·
TRAILS Outdoor SchoolAshlandElementaryKG-08157·
Rogue Primary SchoolCentral PointElementaryKG-02154·
The Valley School of Southern OregonMedfordMiddle06-08127·
Butte Falls Charter SchoolButte FallsCombinedKG-12119·
South Valley AcademyRogue RiverCombined03-12106·
Kids Unlimited Academy White CityWhite CityElementaryKG-0298·
Applegate Elementary SchoolApplegateElementaryKG-0892·
Armadillo Community Charter SchoolPhoenixHigh09-1277·
Medford Online AcademyMedfordElementaryKG-0869·
Lake Creek Learning CenterEagle PointElementaryKG-0547·
Phoenix-Talent Rising AcademyPhoenixElementaryKG-0824·
Pinehurst Elementary SchoolAshlandElementaryKG-088·
5-6 School at OakdaleMedfordCombinedM-M··

Cities in Jackson County

Medford24 schoolsCentral Point11 schoolsAshland7 schoolsEagle Point7 schoolsPhoenix4 schoolsRogue River4 schoolsWhite City3 schoolsGold Hill2 schoolsJacksonville2 schoolsTalent2 schoolsApplegate1 schoolButte Falls1 schoolProspect1 schoolShady Cove1 school

About Jackson County

Across the average-sized Oregon county of Jackson County of about 222,645 residents, the public-school footprint covers 70 schools and about 30,143 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $73,999, roughly 32% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

Looking at the level breakdown, Jackson County is built around 40 elementary schools (12,119 students), 10 middle schools (5,674), 13 high schools (9,992), and 7 combined or other schools.

Medford SD 549C dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 13,735 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Jackson County has declined 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 29,626 students to 28,577. The school count climbed from 62 to 65 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 68% to 64%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Jackson County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Jackson County?
Jackson County, Oregon has 70 public K-12 schools serving approximately 30,143 students.
How many high schools are in Jackson County?
Jackson County, Oregon has 13 public high schools, serving approximately 9,992 students.
How many middle schools are in Jackson County?
Jackson County, Oregon has 10 public middle schools, serving approximately 5,674 students.
How many elementary schools are in Jackson County?
Jackson County, Oregon has 40 public elementary schools, serving approximately 12,119 students.
What is the largest school district in Jackson County?
Medford SD 549C is the largest school district in Jackson County, serving approximately 13,735 students. The county contains 10 school districts overall.
What is the population of Jackson County?
Jackson County, Oregon has a population of approximately 222,645, with a median age of 43. About 20.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Jackson County?
Median household income in Jackson County is $73,999, above the Oregon average of $72,324. About 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jackson County?
Approximately 31.7% of adults 25 and older in Jackson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jackson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 83.6% of students in Jackson 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 Jackson County schools?
Across Jackson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 19.8 to 1.

Jackson County school rankings

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