For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public high schools serving 18,409 students in Marion County, OR.
The top ranked public high schools in Marion County, OR are Early College High School, North Santiam Options Academy and Frontier Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Marion County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gervais 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Marion County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4071 Winema Pl Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
North Santiam Options Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-12
| 79 students
Rank: #33.
Frontier Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10653 71st Ave Ne
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 744-6441
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 744-6441
Grades: K-12
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Cascade Opportunity Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11463 W Stayton Rd Se
Aumsville, OR 97325
(503) 749-8020
Aumsville, OR 97325
(503) 749-8020
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #55.
Cascade Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10226 Marion Rd Se
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8020
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8020
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #66.
John F Kennedy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
890 E Marquam St
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 845-6128
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 845-6128
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #77.
Silverton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1456 Pine St
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6331
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-6331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,238 students
Rank: #88.
Gervais High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Douglas St
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Talbot Road Se
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Jefferson, OR 97352
(541) 327-3337
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #1010.
St. Paul High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20449 Main St Ne
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-2541
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-2541
Grades: 7-12
| 145 students
Rank: #1111.
William P Lord High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2630 N Pacific Hwy, Bldg 3
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-2501
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-2501
Grades: 6-12
| 125 students
Rank: #1212.
Mcnary High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
595 Chemawa Rd N
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3233
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3233
Grades: 9-12
| 2,081 students
Rank: #1313.
Sprague High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2373 Kuebler Blvd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3261
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3261
Grades: 9-12
| 1,779 students
Rank: #1414.
North Marion High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20167 Grim Rd Ne
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7124
Aurora, OR 97002
(503) 678-7124
Grades: 9-12
| 603 students
Rank: #1515.
Stayton High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
Rank: #1616.
South Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3252
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3252
Grades: 9-12
| 2,256 students
Rank: #1717.
Woodburn Success
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 Young St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6185
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6185
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Rank: #1818.
North Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
765 14th St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3241
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3241
Grades: 9-12
| 2,239 students
Rank: #1919.
Roberts High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3620 State St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075
Grades: 7-12
| 538 students
Rank: #2020.
Mckay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2440 Lancaster Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3080
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3080
Grades: 9-12
| 2,311 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chemawa Indian School
Magnet School
3700 Chemawa Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5721
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5721
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oregon School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
999-a Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 378-3825
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 378-3825
Grades: K-12
| 96 students
Rank: n/an/a
Willamette Career Academy
Magnet School
1200 Lancaster Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-5330
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-5330
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Woodburn High School
Magnet School
1785 N Front St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-9555
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-9555
Grades: 9-12
| 1,716 students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21st Century Community Schoolhouse High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
210 Liberty St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 763-8958
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 763-8958
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
1785 N Front St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6100
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
1515 Saginaw St S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3130
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3130
Grades: K-2
| 26 students
Barbara Roberts High School And Secondary Programs (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4071 Winema Pl, Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3105
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3105
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
6580 State St
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3131
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3131
Grades: 3-5
| 64 students
10327 River Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5977
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5977
Grades: K-1
| 143 students
6425 Fruitland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3148
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3148
Grades: K-2
| 69 students
Grant Community Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Grades: K-8
| 443 students
5774 Hazel Green Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
7495 Portland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3159
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3159
Grades: K-5
| 86 students
6023 B St
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8495
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8495
Grades: K-5
| 78 students
4950 Silverton Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3171
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3171
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
7990 Wheatland Rd North
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3569
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3569
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
12465 Meridian Rd North
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 634-2421
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 634-2421
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Oregon School For The Blind (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
700 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3820
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3820
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
2450 Strong Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 986-0443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 986-0443
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
6974 Bates Rd South
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3186
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3186
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Samuel Brown Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 E Douglas Ave
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
1785 N Front St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6150
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
West Salem Language Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 12024
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 581-0430
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 581-0430
Grades: K-3
| 115 students
1785 N Front St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6250
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
1785 N Front St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6200
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 980-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marion County, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Marion County, OR include Early College High School, North Santiam Options Academy and Frontier Charter Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Marion County?
24 public high schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marion County include: South Salem High School vs. Sprague High School, Sprague High School vs. South Salem High School, Roberts High School vs. Early College High School
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