For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,279 students in Harney County, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Harney County, OR are Burns High School, Crane Union High School and Burns High Desert Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harney County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Harney County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Harney County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crane Union High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Harney County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burns High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2044
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2044
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Crane Union High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
43277 Crane-venator Ln
Crane, OR 97732
(541) 493-2641
Crane, OR 97732
(541) 493-2641
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Burns High Desert Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 W Monroe
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-3066
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-3066
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Harney County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
550 N Court St
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2058
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2058
Gr: 8 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Harney County, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Harney County, OR include Burns High School, Crane Union High School and Burns High Desert Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Harney County?
6 public high schools are located in Harney County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harney County?
Harney County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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