Total enrollment
9,944
+434 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
Josephine County
Oregon · Public K-12
Josephine County, Oregon hosts 28 public K-12 schools and around 9,944 students, averaging roughly 355 per school. Grants Pass SD 7 runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 8 high schools.
4-year change in Josephine County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
28
+3 (+12%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Josephine County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Oregon | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.4% | #7 of 26 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 9,944 | #13 of 33 | #824 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 28 | #13 of 33 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.6:1 | #28 of 33 | #2,559 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 83.5% | #12 of 32 | #445 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 40.7% | #24 of 33 | #1,463 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.
Josephine County school rankings
Residents
88,179
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
28
3 districts
Enrollment
9,944
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$60,098
Below Oregon avg
Free/reduced lunch
83.5%
Below Oregon avg
Elementary
14
4,120 students
Middle
5
2,296 students
High
8
3,347 students
Combined / other
1
181 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Grants Pass SD 7
5,562 students · 3 districts in Josephine County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Josephine 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+
19.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.4%
civilian labor
Median age
47
19.2% under 18
Test scores in Josephine County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 24 schools ranked. Oregon state average: 43.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Williams Elementary School· 63.3%
- Grants Pass High School· 60.9%
- Fruitdale Elementary School· 59.4%
- Riverside Elementary School· 54.6%
- North Middle School· 53.5%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Southern Oregon Success Academy· 5.8%
- Woodland Charter School· 18.6%
- Ft Vannoy Elementary School· 27.5%
- Hidden Valley High School· 29.3%
- Evergreen Elementary School· 29.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Pass High School | Grants Pass | High | 09-12 | 1,658 | · |
| North Middle School | Grants Pass | Middle | 06-08 | 673 | · |
| South Middle School | Grants Pass | Middle | 06-08 | 610 | · |
| Hidden Valley High School | Grants Pass | High | 09-12 | 522 | · |
| Redwood Elementary School | Grants Pass | Elementary | KG-05 | 443 | · |
| North Valley High School | Grants Pass | High | 09-12 | 424 | · |
| Allen Dale Elementary School | Grants Pass | Elementary | KG-05 | 397 | · |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Grants Pass | Elementary | KG-05 | 386 | · |
| Fleming Middle School | Grants Pass | Middle | 06-08 | 381 | · |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Cave Junction | Elementary | KG-04 | 378 | · |
| Parkside Elementary | Grants Pass | Elementary | KG-05 | 361 | · |
| Riverside Elementary School | Grants Pass | Elementary | KG-05 | 351 | · |
| Lorna Byrne Middle School | Cave Junction | Middle | 05-08 | 349 | · |
| Highland Elementary School | Grants Pass | Elementary | PK-05 | 344 | · |
| Manzanita Elementary School | Grants Pass | Elementary | KG-05 | 342 | · |
| Illinois Valley High School | Cave Junction | High | 09-12 | 291 | · |
| Lincoln Savage Middle School | Grants Pass | Middle | 06-08 | 283 | · |
| Madrona Elementary School | Grants Pass | Elementary | KG-05 | 281 | · |
| Ft Vannoy Elementary School | Grants Pass | Elementary | KG-05 | 239 | · |
| Fruitdale Elementary School | Grants Pass | Elementary | KG-05 | 225 | · |
| Southern Oregon Success Academy | Merlin | High | 06-12 | 213 | · |
| Woodland Charter School | Grants Pass | Elementary | KG-08 | 205 | · |
| GPFLEX School | Grants Pass | Combined | KG-12 | 181 | · |
| Gladiola High School | Grants Pass | High | 09-12 | 158 | · |
| Sunny Wolf Charter School | Wolf Creek | Elementary | PK-06 | 91 | · |
| Williams Elementary School | Williams | Elementary | KG-05 | 77 | · |
| Kalmiopsis Community Arts High School | Cave Junction | High | 09-12 | 47 | · |
| New Bridge High School | Grants Pass | High | 06-12 | 34 | · |
Cities in Josephine County
About Josephine County
Across the average-sized Oregon county of Josephine County of about 88,179 residents, the public-school footprint covers 28 schools and about 9,944 students.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $60,098, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 17% lower than the Oregon median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Josephine County comprises 14 elementary schools (4,120 students), 5 middle schools (2,296), 8 high schools (3,347), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Josephine County is Grants Pass SD 7, which alone enrolls about 5,562 students.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 5%: 9,510 students in SY 2020-21 versus 9,944 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Josephine County opened 3 schools, going from 25 to 28.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Josephine County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data