For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,091 students in Lincoln County, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, OR are Newport High School, Toledo Senior High School and Waldport High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Lincoln County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Taft High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newport High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
322 Ne Eads St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-9281
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-9281
Gr: 9-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Toledo Senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Ne Sturdevant Rd
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5104
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5104
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Waldport High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Crestline Dr
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3243
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3243
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Compass School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
322 Ne Eads St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 336-2072
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 336-2072
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Taft High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3780 Spyglass Ridge Se
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2115
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2115
Gr: 9-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Eddyville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Eddyville School Rd
Eddyville, OR 97343
(541) 875-2942
Eddyville, OR 97343
(541) 875-2942
Gr: K-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Siletz Valley Schools
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
245 James Frank Ave Nw
Siletz, OR 97380
(541) 444-1100
Siletz, OR 97380
(541) 444-1100
Gr: K-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, OR include Newport High School, Toledo Senior High School and Waldport High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County?
8 public high schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lincoln County include: Taft High School vs. Newport High School, Toledo Senior High School vs. Newport High School, Newport High School vs. Taft High School
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