For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,632 students in Columbia County, OR.
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, OR are Vernonia High School, Plymouth High School and St Helens High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Columbia County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Scappoose High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Columbia County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vernonia High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Plymouth High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #33.
St Helens High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2375 Gable Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 397-1900
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 397-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 767 students
Rank: #44.
Rainier Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28170 Old Rainier Rd
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-4215
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-4215
Grades: 7-12
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Scappoose High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33700 Se High School Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8005
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8005
Grades: 9-12
| 626 students
Rank: #66.
Clatskanie Middle/high School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Sw Bel Air Dr
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2146
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2146
Grades: 7-12
| 285 students
Rank: n/an/a
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Grades: K-12
| 184 students
Rank: n/an/a
33589 High School Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1462 Bridge St
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-5711
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-5711
Grades: K-3
| 124 students
North Columbia Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
28168 Old Rainier Rd
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-3777
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-3777
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Po Box 190
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-4218
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-4218
Grades: 5-8
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, OR include Vernonia High School, Plymouth High School and St Helens High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia County, OR?
8 public high schools are located in Columbia County, OR.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County, OR?
Columbia County, OR public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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