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Jefferson County

Oregon · Public K-12

13 public schools serving approximately 3,466 students, in a county of 25,203 residents.

Schools
13
4 districts
Enrollment
3,466
NCES CCD
Median income
$76,260
Above Oregon avg
Free/reduced lunch
86.8%
Above Oregon avg
Elementary
8
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jefferson County SD 509J
2,769 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
White
62%
Hispanic
21%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
15%
Native American
14%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
37%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
25%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Madras High SchoolMadrasHigh09-12781·
Warm Springs K-8 AcademyWarm SpringsElementaryKG-08530·
Jefferson County Middle SchoolMadrasMiddle06-08473·
Madras Elementary SchoolMadrasElementaryKG-05363·
Culver Elementary SchoolCulverElementaryKG-05290·
Buff Elementary SchoolMadrasElementaryKG-05274·
Metolius Elementary SchoolMadrasElementaryKG-05230·
Culver High SchoolCulverHigh09-12210·
Culver Middle SchoolCulverMiddle06-08173·
Bridges High SchoolMadrasHigh09-1273·
509J On-LineMadrasElementaryKG-0845·
Black Butte Elementary SchoolCamp ShermanElementaryKG-0822·
Ashwood Elementary SchoolAshwoodElementaryKG-082·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Jefferson County?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Jefferson County, Oregon, with a combined enrollment of about 3,466.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Jefferson County?
The county's public school system includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County SD 509J is the largest school district in Jefferson County, serving approximately 2,769 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County has roughly 25,203 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Jefferson County?
Median household income in Jefferson County is $76,260, above the Oregon average of $72,324. About 12.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jefferson County?
Approximately 21.2% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jefferson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 86.8% of students in Jefferson 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 62.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson County schools?
Across Jefferson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson County?
Jefferson County residents are approximately 62% White, 21% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 15% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Jefferson County is owner-occupied?
Jefferson County has about 10,602 housing units, of which roughly 72.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data