For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,549 students in Columbia County, OR.
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, OR are Scappoose Online Academy, St. Helens Virtual Academy and Plymouth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Columbia 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 Scappoose 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 21% 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 Columbia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scappoose Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33589 High School Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
St. Helens Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: #33.
Plymouth High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Clatskanie Middle/high School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
471 Sw Bel Air Dr
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2146
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2146
Grades: 7-12
| 279 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Rainier Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28170 Old Rainier Rd
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-4215
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-4215
Grades: 7-12
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
Vernonia High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #77.
St. Helens High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2375 Gable Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 397-1900
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 397-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 813 students
Rank: #88.
Scappoose High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33700 Se High School Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8005
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8005
Grades: 9-12
| 681 students
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1462 Bridge St
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-5711
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-5711
Grades: K-3
| 124 students
28168 Old Rainier Rd
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-3777
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-3777
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Po Box 190
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-4218
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-4218
Grades: 5-8
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, OR include Scappoose Online Academy, St. Helens Virtual Academy and Plymouth High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia County?
8 public high schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% 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 Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Columbia County include: Scappoose High School vs. St. Helens High School, St. Helens High School vs. Scappoose High School, Vernonia High School vs. St. Helens High School
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