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Lincoln County School District

459 Sw Coast Highway
Newport, OR 97365-4931
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lincoln County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,971 students in Lincoln County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Lincoln County School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% 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
18 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
4,971 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
295 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lincoln County School District, 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 81% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#124 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
31%
39%
44%
24%
30%
81%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.60
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
24%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
61%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,659 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 $16,868 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
$93 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,659
$18,279
Spending / Student
$16,868
$19,325

Best Lincoln County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln City Career Technical High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Sw Hwy 101 Ste 404
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 351-8551
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Newport High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
322 Ne Eads St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-9281
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Rank: #33.
Toledo Senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 Ne Sturdevant Rd
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5104
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Yaquina View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
351 Se Harney St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-4637
Grades: K-2
| 283 students
Rank: #55.
Waldport High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3000 Crestline Dr
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3243
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: #66.
Compass K-12 Online School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1811 Ne Arcadia Dr
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-2072
Grades: K-12
| 99 students
Rank: #77.
Sam Case Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
459 Ne 12th St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-8598
Grades: 3-5
| 373 students
Rank: #88.
Waldport Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2750 Crestline Dr
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3235
Grades: 7-8
| 78 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Crestview Heights School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Crestline Dr
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3237
Grades: K-6
| 279 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Toledo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Se Sturdevant Rd
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5121
Grades: K-6
| 331 students
Rank: #1111.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
825 Ne 7th St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-6601
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #1212.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 High School Dr
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2136
Grades: 3-6
| 458 students
Rank: #1313.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 High School Dr
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2115
Grades: 7-8
| 259 students
Rank: #1414.
Taft High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3780 Spyglass Ridge Se
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2115
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #1515.
Toledo Jr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Se Sturdevant Rd
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5104
Grades: 7-8
| 91 students
Rank: #1616.
Oceanlake Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2420 Ne 22nd St
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-5296
Grades: K-2
| 281 students
Rank: #1717.
Eddyville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Eddyville School Rd
Eddyville, OR 97343
(541) 875-2942
Grades: K-12
| 211 students
Rank: #1818.
Siletz Valley Schools
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
245 James Frank Ave Nw
Siletz, OR 97380
(541) 444-1100
Grades: K-12
| 235 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lincoln County School District?
Lincoln County School District manages 18 public schools serving 4,971 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln County School District?
Lincoln County School District is ranked #133 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County School District?
61% of Lincoln County School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln County School District?
Lincoln County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Lincoln County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,868 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 Stats (2025)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,971 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 81% (Top 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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