Total enrollment
3,386
-289 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
Jefferson County
Oregon · Public K-12
From the largest high school to the smallest elementary campus, Jefferson County's 13 public schools collectively enroll about 3,386 K-12 students, with Jefferson County SD 509j the heaviest district by enrollment. The level mix is 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Jefferson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
13
4 districts
Enrollment
3,386
NCES CCD
Median income
$76,260
Above Oregon avg
Free/reduced lunch
92.6%
Above Oregon avg
Elementary
8
1,739 students
Middle
2
588 students
High
3
1,059 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jefferson County SD 509J
2,709 students · 4 districts in Jefferson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Jefferson 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
21.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.1%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.7% under 18
Test scores in Jefferson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Oregon state average: 43.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Culver Middle School· 49.0%
- Buff Elementary School· 47.9%
- Culver Elementary School· 39.2%
- Jefferson County Middle School· 32.5%
- Metolius Elementary School· 31.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Warm Springs K-8 Academy· 18.2%
- Madras Elementary School· 20.6%
- Madras High School· 25.8%
- Metolius Elementary School· 31.1%
- Jefferson County Middle School· 32.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madras High School | Madras | High | 09-12 | 768 | · |
| Warm Springs K-8 Academy | Warm Springs | Elementary | KG-08 | 499 | · |
| Jefferson County Middle School | Madras | Middle | 06-08 | 426 | · |
| Madras Elementary School | Madras | Elementary | KG-05 | 384 | · |
| Buff Elementary School | Madras | Elementary | KG-05 | 297 | · |
| Culver Elementary School | Culver | Elementary | KG-05 | 262 | · |
| Metolius Elementary School | Madras | Elementary | KG-05 | 246 | · |
| Culver High School | Culver | High | 09-12 | 229 | · |
| Culver Middle School | Culver | Middle | 06-08 | 162 | · |
| Bridges High School | Madras | High | 09-12 | 62 | · |
| 509J On-Line | Madras | Elementary | KG-08 | 27 | · |
| Black Butte Elementary School | Camp Sherman | Elementary | KG-08 | 24 | · |
| Ashwood Elementary School | Ashwood | Elementary | KG-08 | 0 | · |
Cities in Jefferson County
About Jefferson County
In Oregon, Jefferson County is a rural-scale county of about 25,203 residents. 13 public schools across the county educates about 3,386 students between them.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $76,260, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 5% above the Oregon median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Jefferson County covers 8 elementary schools (1,739 students), 2 middle schools (588), and 3 high schools (1,059).
Jefferson County SD 509J is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,709 students across Jefferson County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Jefferson County has declined 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,675 students to 3,386.
On allk12, the community for Jefferson County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Jefferson County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data