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Three Rivers/Josephine County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,462 students in Three Rivers/Josephine County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Three Rivers/Josephine County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
17 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
4,462 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
227 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Three Rivers/Josephine County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Graduation Rate
76%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
78%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,189 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 $16,086 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,189
$18,279
Spending / Student
$16,086
$19,325
Best Three Rivers/Josephine County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fruitdale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 Bill Baker Way
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-2276
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-2276
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Applegate Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14188 Hwy 238
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 846-6280
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 846-6280
Grades: K-8
| 93 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20691 Williams Hwy
Williams, OR 97544
(541) 846-7224
Williams, OR 97544
(541) 846-7224
Grades: K-5
| 66 students
Rank: #44.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 San Francisco St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-6433
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-6433
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #55.
Sunny Wolf Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ruth Ave
Wolf Creek, OR 97497
(541) 866-2735
Wolf Creek, OR 97497
(541) 866-2735
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 W River St
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-3136
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-3136
Grades: K-4
| 385 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Madrona Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 Detrick Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-6624
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-6624
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Savage Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8551 New Hope Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 862-2171
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 862-2171
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Rank: #99.
North Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6741 Monument Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-3388
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-3388
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: #1010.
Fleming Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Monument Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-8284
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-8284
Grades: 6-8
| 336 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Ft Vannoy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5250 Upper River Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-4440
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-4440
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Woodland Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Murphy Creek Rd
Murphy, OR 97533
(541) 846-4246
Murphy, OR 97533
(541) 846-4246
Grades: K-8
| 204 students
Rank: #1313.
Illinois Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
625 E. River St.
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2116
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2116
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #1414.
Hidden Valley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
651 Murphy Creek Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 862-2124
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 862-2124
Grades: 9-12
| 523 students
Rank: #1515.
Lorna Byrne Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Junction Ave
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2163
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2163
Grades: 5-8
| 307 students
Rank: #1616.
Southern Oregon Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
345 Merlin Rd
Merlin, OR 97532
(541) 476-2524
Merlin, OR 97532
(541) 476-2524
Grades: 6-12
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kalmiopsis Community Arts High School
Charter School
341 E Cottage Park Dr Ste 2
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 630-4522
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 630-4522
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Three Rivers/Josephine County School District?
Three Rivers/Josephine County School District manages 17 public schools serving 4,462 students.
What is the rank of Three Rivers/Josephine County School District?
Three Rivers/Josephine County School District is ranked #140 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Three Rivers/Josephine County School District?
78% of Three Rivers/Josephine County School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Three Rivers/Josephine County School District?
Three Rivers/Josephine County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Three Rivers/Josephine County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,086 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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