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Harney County School District 4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,064 students in Harney County School District 4. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Harney County School District 4 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
1,064 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harney County School District 4, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Graduation Rate
70%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
86%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,004 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $2,722 is less than the state median of $19,325.  The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,004
$18,279
Spending / Student
$2,722
$19,325
Best Harney County School District 4 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crane Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%) 
Rank:
Rank:
10/
  Top 5%10
43277 Crane-venator Ln
Crane, OR 97732
(541) 493-2641
Crane, OR 97732
(541) 493-2641
Gr: K-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Oregon Family School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%) 
Rank:
Rank:
2/
  Bottom 50%10
43277 Crane Venator Ln
Crane, OR 97732
(971) 241-8694
Crane, OR 97732
(971) 241-8694
Gr: K-12 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harney County School District 4?
Harney County School District 4 manages 2 public schools serving 1,064 students.
What is the rank of Harney County School District 4?
Harney County School District 4 is ranked #43 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harney County School District 4?
86% of Harney County School District 4 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harney County School District 4?
Harney County School District 4 has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Harney County School District 4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $2,722 is less than the state median of $19,325.  The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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