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Wallowa County

Oregon · Public K-12

Wallowa County hosts 8 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 896 Oregon students across 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Wallowa County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
896
+79 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
+1 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 91%
% Hispanic
5%
was 5%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
4 districts
Enrollment
896
NCES CCD
Median income
$67,112
Below Oregon avg
Free/reduced lunch
78.8%
Below Oregon avg
Elementary
4
332 students
Middle
1
53 students
High
2
247 students
Combined / other
1
264 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Enterprise SD 21
416 students · 4 districts in Wallowa County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Wallowa 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
90%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
38.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
50
20.1% under 18

Test scores in Wallowa County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Oregon state average: 43.0%.

See all 5 schools in Wallowa County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Joseph Charter SchoolJosephCombinedKG-12264·
Enterprise Elementary SchoolEnterpriseElementaryKG-06224·
Enterprise High SchoolEnterpriseHigh07-12192·
Wallowa Elementary SchoolWallowaElementaryPK-0596·
Wallowa High SchoolWallowaHigh09-1255·
Wallowa Middle SchoolWallowaMiddle06-0853·
Imnaha Elementary SchoolImnahaElementaryKG-086·
Troy Elementary SchoolEnterpriseElementaryKG-086·

Cities in Wallowa County

Enterprise3 schoolsWallowa3 schoolsImnaha1 schoolJoseph1 school

About Wallowa County

In Oregon, Wallowa County is a sparse county of about 7,553 residents. 8 public schools across the county teaches about 896 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $67,112, roughly 38% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 4%. That income level is 7% lower than the Oregon median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Wallowa County comprises 4 elementary schools (332 students), 1 middle school (53), 2 high schools (247), and 1 combined or other schools.

Enterprise SD 21 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 416 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Wallowa County has climbed 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 817 students to 896. Over that span, Wallowa County gained 1 school, going from 7 to 8.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Wallowa County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Wallowa County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Wallowa County, Oregon, with a combined enrollment of about 896.
How many high schools are in Wallowa County?
Wallowa County, Oregon has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 247 students.
How many middle schools are in Wallowa County?
Wallowa County, Oregon has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 53 students.
How many elementary schools are in Wallowa County?
Wallowa County, Oregon has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 332 students.
What is the largest school district in Wallowa County?
Enterprise SD 21 is the largest school district in Wallowa County, serving approximately 416 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Wallowa County?
Wallowa County, Oregon has a population of approximately 7,553, with a median age of 50. About 20.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Wallowa County?
Median household income in Wallowa County is $67,112, below the Oregon average of $72,324. About 3.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wallowa County?
Approximately 38.2% of adults 25 and older in Wallowa County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Wallowa County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 78.8% of students in Wallowa 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 Wallowa County schools?
Across Wallowa County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.3 to 1.

Wallowa County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data