Total enrollment
3,220
-222 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
Tillamook County
Oregon · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Tillamook County clocks in around 3,220 students across 12 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high).
7-year change in Tillamook County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
66%
was 70%
% Hispanic
26%
was 23%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
4 districts
Enrollment
3,220
NCES CCD
Median income
$69,105
Below Oregon avg
Free/reduced lunch
82.5%
Below Oregon avg
Elementary
5
1,144 students
Middle
3
926 students
High
4
1,150 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Tillamook SD 9
2,014 students · 4 districts in Tillamook County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Tillamook 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+
26.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
49
18.1% under 18
Test scores in Tillamook County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Oregon state average: 43.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School· 65.0%
- Nehalem Elementary School· 59.3%
- Tillamook High School· 58.9%
- Tillamook Junior High School· 45.5%
- Garibaldi Elementary School· 43.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Nestucca K8· 30.8%
- East Elementary School· 35.3%
- South Prairie Elementary School· 37.2%
- Neah-Kah-Nie High School· 39.7%
- Nestucca High School· 42.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tillamook High School | Tillamook | High | 09-12 | 729 | · |
| East Elementary School | Tillamook | Middle | 04-06 | 445 | · |
| Nestucca K8 | Cloverdale | Elementary | PK-08 | 336 | · |
| Tillamook Junior High School | Tillamook | Middle | 07-08 | 318 | · |
| South Prairie Elementary School | Tillamook | Elementary | 02-03 | 287 | · |
| Neah-Kah-Nie High School | Rockaway Beach | High | 09-12 | 244 | · |
| Liberty Elementary School | Tillamook | Elementary | KG-01 | 235 | · |
| Nehalem Elementary School | Nehalem | Elementary | PK-05 | 171 | · |
| Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School | Rockaway Beach | Middle | 06-08 | 163 | · |
| Nestucca High School | Cloverdale | High | 09-12 | 162 | · |
| Garibaldi Elementary School | Garibaldi | Elementary | PK-05 | 115 | · |
| Trask River High School | Tillamook | High | 06-12 | 15 | · |
Cities in Tillamook County
About Tillamook County
Tillamook County is a thinly populated Oregon county of about 27,496 residents, home to 12 public schools and roughly 3,220 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $69,105, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
On the school-mix side, Tillamook County spans 5 elementary schools (1,144 students), 3 middle schools (926), and 4 high schools (1,150).
Tillamook SD 9 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,014 students across Tillamook County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,220 students, decreased 6% from the 3,442 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 70% to 66% over the same window.
On this page, the community for Tillamook County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Tillamook County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data