Top 10 Best Marion County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public high schools serving 18,036 students in Marion County, OR.
The top ranked public high schools in Marion County, OR are Early College High School, John F Kennedy High School and Silverton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oregon public high schools.
Marion County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mcnary High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Marion County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4071 Winema Pl Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
890 E Marquam St
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 845-6128
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: #33.
Silverton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1456 Pine St, Pine St/freshman
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,243 students
Rank: #44.
Sprague High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2373 Kuebler Blvd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3261
Grades: 9-12
| 1,821 students
Rank: #55.
South Salem High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1910 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3252
Grades: 9-12
| 2,204 students
Rank: #66.
William P Lord High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2630 N Pacific Hwy, Bldg 3
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-2501
Grades: 6-12
| 117 students
Rank: #77.
Mcnary High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
595 Chemawa Rd N
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3233
Grades: 9-12
| 2,055 students
Rank: #88.
Cascade Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10226 Marion Rd Se
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8020
Grades: 9-12
| 705 students
Rank: #99.
Stayton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
757 W Locust St
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 693 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Cascade Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11463 W Stayton Rd Se
Aumsville, OR 97325
(503) 749-8020
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Samuel Brown Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 E Douglas Ave
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: #1212.
St Paul High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20449 Main St Ne
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-2541
Grades: 7-12
| 150 students
Rank: #1313.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2200 Talbot Road Se
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
Rank: #1414.
Woodburn Of Art Science And Technology
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1785 N Front St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
Rank: #1515.
North Salem High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
765 14th St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3241
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
Rank: #1616.
Woodburn Arts And Communications Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1785 N Front St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #1717.
Mckay High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2440 Lancaster Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3080
Grades: 9-12
| 2,309 students
Rank: #1818.
Academy Of International Studies (At Woodburn)
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1785 N Front St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Rank: #1919.
Wellness Business And Sports School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1785 N Front St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #2020.
North Marion High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20167 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7124
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Rank: #2121.
Frontier Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10653 71st Ave Ne
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 902-1011
Grades: K-12
| 475 students
Rank: #2222.
Woodburn Success
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Young St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6185
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Rank: #2323.
Gervais High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Douglas St
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: #2424.
Roberts High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3620 State St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075
Grades: 7-12
| 428 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chemawa Indian School
3700 Chemawa Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5721
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Santiam Options Academy
Alternative School
757 W Locust St
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oregon School For The Deaf
Special Education School
999-a Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 378-3825
Grades: K-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Lancaster Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-5330
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Marion County, OR

Marion County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
210 Liberty St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 763-8958
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
1515 Saginaw St S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3130
Grades: K-2
| 26 students
4071 Winema Pl, Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3105
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
6580 State St
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3131
Grades: 3-5
| 64 students
10327 River Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5977
Grades: K-1
| 143 students
6425 Fruitland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3148
Grades: K-2
| 69 students
725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Grades: K-8
| 443 students
5774 Hazel Green Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
7495 Portland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3159
Grades: K-5
| 86 students
6023 B St
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8495
Grades: K-5
| 78 students
4950 Silverton Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3171
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
7990 Wheatland Rd North
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3569
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
12465 Meridian Rd North
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 634-2421
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
700 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3820
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
2450 Strong Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 986-0443
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
6974 Bates Rd South
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3186
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Po Box 12024
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 581-0430
Grades: K-3
| 115 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Marion County, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Marion County, OR include Early College High School, John F Kennedy High School and Silverton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion County, OR?
28 public high schools are located in Marion County, OR.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County, OR?
Marion County, OR public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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