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4 schools in Harney County SD 3

Oregon · 683 students · 2 cities

Harney County SD 3 has 4 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 683 Oregon students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Harney County SD 3

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
683
-185 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 82%
% Hispanic
10%
was 8%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Henry L Slater Elementary SchoolBurnsElementaryKG-05297
Burns High SchoolBurnsHigh09-12215
Hines Middle SchoolHinesMiddle06-08164
Burns High Desert AcademyBurnsCombinedKG-127

About Harney County SD 3

Harney County SD 3 is a sparse Oregon school district running 4 campuses with combined enrollment near 683.

For a sense of the school types, Harney County SD 3 covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 1 combined or other.

Per-school enrollment averages around 171 in this district, noticeably below the Oregon typical of 418.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 683 students, fell 21% from the 868 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 3 to 4 across the same 7-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Harney County SD 3 discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Harney County SD 3?
Harney County SD 3 operates 4 public K-12 schools in Oregon, serving approximately 683 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Harney County SD 3?
Harney County SD 3 includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in Harney County SD 3?
Henry L Slater Elementary School is the largest public school in Harney County SD 3 by enrollment, with approximately 297 students.
What grade levels does Harney County SD 3 serve?
Harney County SD 3 schools serve students from kindergarten through grade 12, across 4 campuses.
What cities does Harney County SD 3 serve?
Harney County SD 3 operates schools in Burns, Hines across Oregon.