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Sherman County

Oregon · Public K-12

Parents in Sherman County researching K-12 options have 1 public school to consider, with combined enrollment near 288.

7-year change in Sherman County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
288
+37 (+15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 82%
% Hispanic
10%
was 12%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
1
1 districts
Enrollment
288
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,161
Below Oregon avg
Free/reduced lunch
46.2%
Below Oregon avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
1
288 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Sherman County SD
288 students · 1 district in Sherman County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Sherman 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
86%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
13%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
10%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.0%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.1% under 18

Test scores in Sherman County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Oregon state average: 43.0%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. Sherman County School· 56.9%

See all 1 schools in Sherman County ranked by score →

All schools (1)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Sherman County SchoolMoroCombinedKG-12288·

Cities in Sherman County

Moro1 school

About Sherman County

In Oregon, Sherman County is a rural-scale county of about 1,938 residents. 1 public schools across the county serves about 288 students between them.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $60,161 a year, about 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 15%. That income level is 17% below the Oregon median.

Sherman County SD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 288 students across Sherman County.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Sherman County has climbed 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 251 students to 288. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 82% to 85% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Sherman County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Sherman County?
Sherman County, Oregon has 1 public K-12 schools serving approximately 288 students.
What is the largest school district in Sherman County?
Sherman County SD is the largest school district in Sherman County, serving approximately 288 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Sherman County?
Sherman County has roughly 1,938 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Sherman County?
Median household income in Sherman County is $60,161, below the Oregon average of $72,324. About 14.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sherman County?
Approximately 16.0% of adults 25 and older in Sherman County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sherman County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 46.2% of students in Sherman 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 Sherman County schools?
Across Sherman County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Sherman County?
Sherman County residents are approximately 86% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 13% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Sherman County is owner-occupied?
Sherman County has about 969 housing units, of which roughly 65.9% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Sherman County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Sherman County include Sherman County School. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data