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Vernonia School District 47j

1201 Texas Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064-1447
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Vernonia School District 47j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 563 students in Vernonia School District 47j. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Vernonia School District 47j have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
4 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
563 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Vernonia School District 47j, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#176 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
10%
31%
28%
44%
25-29%
30%
85%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
83%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,499 is higher 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 $19,156 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,499
$18,279
Spending / Student
$19,156
$19,325

Best Vernonia School District 47j Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mist Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
69163 Hwy 47
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 755-2486
Gr: K-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Vernonia High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Vernonia Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Vernonia Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vernonia School District 47j?
Vernonia School District 47j manages 4 public schools serving 563 students.
What is the rank of Vernonia School District 47j?
Vernonia School District 47j is ranked #171 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vernonia School District 47j?
83% of Vernonia School District 47j students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Vernonia School District 47j?
Vernonia School District 47j has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Vernonia School District 47j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,156 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 85% (Top 20% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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