For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,073 students in Jefferson County, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, OR are Culver High School, Madras High School and Bridges High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Jefferson County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madras 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 65% 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 Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Culver High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 Fifth St
Culver, OR 97734
(541) 546-2251
Culver, OR 97734
(541) 546-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Madras High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
390 Se 10th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7265
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-7265
Gr: 9-12 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Bridges High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, OR include Culver High School, Madras High School and Bridges High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
3 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 65% 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 Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson County include: Culver High School vs. Madras High School, Madras High School vs. Culver High School
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