Total enrollment
1,143
-74 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
Lake County
Oregon · Public K-12
Lake County's public-school footprint spans 8 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 1,143, the largest district being Lake County SD 7. That works out to 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Lake County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 77%
% Hispanic
15%
was 15%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
5 districts
Enrollment
1,143
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,787
Below Oregon avg
Free/reduced lunch
388.0%
Above Oregon avg
Elementary
4
332 students
Middle
1
126 students
High
1
235 students
Combined / other
2
450 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lake County SD 7
678 students · 5 districts in Lake County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lake 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+
21.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.1%
civilian labor
Median age
46
17.9% under 18
Test scores in Lake County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Oregon state average: 43.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Paisley School· 63.1%
- Lakeview Senior High School· 49.1%
- Fremont/Hay Elementary School· 34.0%
- North Lake School· 33.6%
- Daly Middle School· 27.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont/Hay Elementary School | Lakeview | Elementary | KG-06 | 275 | · |
| Lakeview Senior High School | Lakeview | High | 09-12 | 235 | · |
| North Lake School | Silver Lake | Combined | KG-12 | 228 | · |
| Paisley School | Paisley | Combined | KG-12 | 222 | · |
| Daly Middle School | Lakeview | Middle | 07-08 | 126 | · |
| Union Elementary School | Lakeview | Elementary | KG-06 | 42 | · |
| Adel Elementary School | Adel | Elementary | KG-08 | 11 | · |
| Plush Elementary School | Plush | Elementary | PK-08 | 4 | · |
Cities in Lake County
About Lake County
Across the sparse Oregon county of Lake County of about 8,267 residents, the public-school footprint covers 8 schools and about 1,143 students.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $62,787, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 13% below the Oregon median.
On the school-mix side, Lake County consists of 4 elementary schools (332 students), 1 middle school (126), 1 high school (235), and 2 combined or other schools.
Lake County SD 7 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 678 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lake County has decreased 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,217 students to 1,143.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Lake County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Lake County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data