Top Rankings
Klamath County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 6,849 students in Klamath County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Klamath County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% 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
21 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
6,849 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
412 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Klamath County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Graduation Rate
80%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.60
% American Indian
6%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
22%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
64%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,730 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,795 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$101 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,730
$18,279
Spending / Student
$13,795
$19,325
Best Klamath County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henley High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8245 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5040
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5040
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
Rank: #22.
Mazama High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3009 Summers Ln
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5024
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5024
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Rank: #33.
Gearhart Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61100 Metler St
Bly, OR 97622
(541) 353-2417
Bly, OR 97622
(541) 353-2417
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #44.
Ferguson Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Homedale Rd
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5036
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5036
Grades: K-6
| 511 students
Rank: #55.
Keno Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11110 Keno-worden Rd
Keno, OR 97627
(541) 883-5055
Keno, OR 97627
(541) 883-5055
Grades: K-6
| 170 students
Rank: #66.
Malin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2153 Third St
Malin, OR 97632
(541) 723-2261
Malin, OR 97632
(541) 723-2261
Grades: K-6
| 113 students
Rank: #77.
Henley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8227 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5038
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5038
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #88.
Lost River High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23330 Hwy 50
Merrill, OR 97633
(541) 798-5666
Merrill, OR 97633
(541) 798-5666
Grades: 7-12
| 240 students
Rank: #99.
Gilchrist Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Mountain View Dr
Gilchrist, OR 97737
(541) 433-2295
Gilchrist, OR 97737
(541) 433-2295
Grades: K-6
| 131 students
Rank: #1010.
Shasta Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1951 Madison St
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5060
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5060
Grades: K-6
| 508 students
Rank: #1111.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4856 Clinton Ave
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5058
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5058
Grades: K-6
| 574 students
Rank: #1212.
Merrill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
406 W Second St
Merrill, OR 97633
(541) 798-5723
Merrill, OR 97633
(541) 798-5723
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
Rank: #1313.
Bonanza Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31610 Mission St
Bonanza, OR 97623
(541) 545-6581
Bonanza, OR 97623
(541) 545-6581
Grades: 7-12
| 256 students
Rank: #1414.
Henley Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5050
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5050
Grades: 7-8
| 438 students
Rank: #1515.
Bonanza Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31610 Mission St
Bonanza, OR 97623
(541) 545-6581
Bonanza, OR 97623
(541) 545-6581
Grades: K-6
| 234 students
Rank: #1616.
Chiloquin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Elm St
Chiloquin, OR 97624
(541) 783-2321
Chiloquin, OR 97624
(541) 783-2321
Grades: 7-12
| 177 students
Rank: #1717.
Brixner Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4727 Homedale Rd
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5025
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5025
Grades: 7-8
| 411 students
Rank: #1818.
Stearns Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3641 Crest St
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5063
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5063
Grades: K-6
| 350 students
Rank: #1919.
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Mountain View Dr
Gilchrist, OR 97737
(541) 433-2295
Gilchrist, OR 97737
(541) 433-2295
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Rank: #2020.
Chiloquin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
548 2nd Ave
Chiloquin, OR 97624
(541) 783-2338
Chiloquin, OR 97624
(541) 783-2338
Grades: K-6
| 220 students
Rank: #2121.
Falcon Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8205 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-6699
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-6699
Grades: K-12
| 298 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Klamath County School District?
Klamath County School District manages 21 public schools serving 6,849 students.
What is the rank of Klamath County School District?
Klamath County School District is ranked #88 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Klamath County School District?
64% of Klamath County School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Klamath County School District?
Klamath County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Klamath County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,795 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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