Lincoln County School District

1212 Ne Fogarty St
Newport, OR 97365-2025
(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 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,794 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.
Public 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,294 Schools
# Students
4,794 Students
539,626 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
29,777 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:

0.58
0.60
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
25%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
60%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,348 is higher than the state median of $18,349. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,491 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% 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
$19,348
$18,349
Spending / Student
$17,491
$19,399

Best Lincoln County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newport High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
322 Ne Eads St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-9281
Gr: 9-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Toledo Senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 Ne Sturdevant Rd
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5104
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-2 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Waldport High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3000 Crestline Dr
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3243
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Compass School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
322 Ne Eads St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 336-2072
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Sam Case Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
459 Ne 12th St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-8598
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Waldport Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2750 Crestline Dr
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3235
Gr: 7-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Crestview Heights School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Crestline Dr
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3237
Gr: K-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Toledo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Se Sturdevant Rd
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5121
Gr: K-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
825 Ne 7th St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-6601
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 High School Dr
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2136
Gr: 3-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 High School Dr
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2115
Gr: 7-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Toledo Jr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Se Sturdevant Rd
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5104
Gr: 7-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Oceanlake Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2420 Ne 22nd St
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-5296
Gr: K-2 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
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
Gr: K-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
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
Gr: K-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lincoln County School District?
Lincoln County School District manages 17 public schools serving 4,794 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?
60% of Lincoln County School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $17,491 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,794 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 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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