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Vernonia SD 47j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 554 students in Vernonia SD 47j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Vernonia SD 47j School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,292 Schools
# Students
554 Students
539,256 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
29,755 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vernonia SD 47j School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#176 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Graduation Rate
85%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)53.1%
43.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
2%
Showing 1992–2011. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% White
82%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,184 is higher than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,527 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$11,633 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$12,018 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,184
$21,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,527
$22,286
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Vernonia SD 47j School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mist Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
69163 Hwy 47
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 755-2486
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 755-2486
Gr: K-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Vernonia High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Vernonia Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Vernonia Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vernonia SD 47j School District?
Vernonia SD 47j School District manages 4 public schools serving 554 students.
What is the rank of Vernonia SD 47j School District?
Vernonia SD 47j School District is ranked #171 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vernonia SD 47j School District?
82% of Vernonia SD 47j School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vernonia SD 47j School District?
Vernonia SD 47j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Vernonia SD 47j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,527 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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