Serving 1,945 students in grades 9-12, South Medford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,945 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 30% in OR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
South Medford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Medford High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Medford High School is ranked #899 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are South Medford High School often compared to?
South Medford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Medford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Medford High School?
The graduation rate of South Medford High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend South Medford High School?
1,945 students attend South Medford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of South Medford High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Medford High School?
South Medford High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Medford High School offer ?
South Medford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Medford High School part of?
As a parent with two South high schoolers, we have loved the school. Good teachers, who care about the students. AP and honors classes have been great! My children have also enjoyed the athletic opportunities. Nice campus and the kids have done well socially, even in a large school.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,945 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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