For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,984 students in Curry County, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 65 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Curry County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Curry County, OR are Pacific High School, Gold Beach Jr/sr High School and Driftwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Curry County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Curry County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Curry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pacific High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45525 Hwy 101
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 348-2293
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 348-2293
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Gold Beach Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29516 Ellensburg Ave
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6647
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6647
Grades: 7-12
| 194 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Driftwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Oregon St
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 332-2712
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 332-2712
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Riley Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
94350 6th St
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6604
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6604
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Rank: #55.
Brookings-harbor High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
625 Pioneer Rd
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-2108
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-2108
Grades: 9-12
| 445 students
Rank: #66.
Kalmiopsis Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 Easy St
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-7417
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-7417
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #77.
Azalea Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 Pacific Ave
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-7427
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-7427
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Curry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
03925 Cougar Ln
Agness, OR 97406
(541) 247-7896
Agness, OR 97406
(541) 247-7896
Grades: K-5
| 5 students
48241 Hwy 101
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 348-2326
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 348-2326
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
Gold Beach Technology Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
29516 Ellensburg Ave
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6647
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6647
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Upper Chetco Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
99603 N Bank Chetco River Rd
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 412-9072
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 412-9072
Grades: 1-6
| 25 students
564 Fern St (mail)
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-2509
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-2509
Grades: 5
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Curry County, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Curry County, OR include Pacific High School, Gold Beach Jr/sr High School and Driftwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Curry County?
7 public schools are located in Curry County.
What percentage of students in Curry County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Curry County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Curry County?
Curry County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Curry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Curry County include: Gold Beach Jr/sr High School vs. Brookings-harbor High School, Brookings-harbor High School vs. Gold Beach Jr/sr High School, Kalmiopsis Elementary School vs. Driftwood Elementary School
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