For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 778 students in Stayton, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Stayton, OR are North Santiam Options Academy and Stayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stayton, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Stayton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Stayton, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more 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 29% 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 Stayton, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
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 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Stayton, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Stayton, OR include North Santiam Options Academy and Stayton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Stayton?
2 public high schools are located in Stayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Stayton?
Stayton public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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