For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public high schools serving 19,987 students in Marion County, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, OR are Early College High School, Frontier Charter Academy and John F Kennedy 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 15% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Marion County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Stayton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4071 Winema Pl Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Frontier Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
380 Douglas Ave # 9
Gervais, OR 97026
(541) 306-1395
Gervais, OR 97026
(541) 306-1395
Gr: K-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
890 E Marquam St
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 845-6128
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 845-6128
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
North Santiam Options Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
757 W Locust St
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Gr: K-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Cascade Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10226 Marion Rd Se
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8020
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8020
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Silverton High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1456 Pine St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6331
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6331
Gr: 9-12 | 1,262 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Gervais High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Douglas St
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Cascade Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11463 W Stayton Rd Se
Aumsville, OR 97325
(503) 749-8020
Aumsville, OR 97325
(503) 749-8020
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
St. Paul High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20449 Main St Ne
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-2541
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-2541
Gr: 7-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Talbot Road Se
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
William P Lord High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2630 N Pacific Hwy, Bldg 3
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-2501
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-2501
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Mcnary High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
595 Chemawa Rd N
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3233
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3233
Gr: 9-12 | 1,995 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
South Salem High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3252
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3252
Gr: 9-12 | 2,195 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Stayton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
757 W Locust St
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2171
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
North Marion High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20167 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7124
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7124
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1616.
Sprague High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2373 Kuebler Blvd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3261
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3261
Gr: 9-12 | 1,712 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1717.
North Salem High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
765 14th St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3241
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3241
Gr: 9-12 | 2,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1818.
Woodburn Success
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 Young St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6185
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6185
Gr: 7-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Roberts High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3620 State St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075
Gr: 7-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
Mckay High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2440 Lancaster Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3080
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3080
Gr: 9-12 | 2,380 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
3700 Chemawa Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5721
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5721
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Oregon School For The Deaf
Special Education School
999a Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 400-6180
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 400-6180
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
1785 N Front St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-9555
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-9555
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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, Frontier Charter Academy and John F Kennedy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion County?
29 public high schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marion County include: South Salem High School vs. Sprague High School, Roberts High School vs. Early College High School, Sprague High School vs. South Salem High School
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