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Yamhill Carlton School District 1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 917 students in Yamhill Carlton School District 1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Yamhill Carlton School District 1 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (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 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
917 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Yamhill Carlton School District 1, 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
82%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,610 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,378 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,610
$18,279
Spending / Student
$17,378
$19,325
Best Yamhill Carlton School District 1 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yamhill Carlton High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 N Maple St
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7600
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Yamhill Carlton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 S Third St
Carlton, OR 97111
(503) 852-7161
Carlton, OR 97111
(503) 852-7161
Gr: K-3 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Yamhill Carlton Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 E Main
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Gr: 4-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yamhill Carlton School District 1?
Yamhill Carlton School District 1 manages 3 public schools serving 917 students.
What is the rank of Yamhill Carlton School District 1?
Yamhill Carlton School District 1 is ranked #104 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 Yamhill Carlton School District 1?
82% of Yamhill Carlton School District 1 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yamhill Carlton School District 1?
Yamhill Carlton School District 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Yamhill Carlton School District 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,378 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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