Harney County Sd 3 School District
School District · Burns, Oregon
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,491
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,491
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Harney County Sd 3?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Harney County Sd 3 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Henry L Slater Elementary School
Burns · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Burns High School
Burns · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hines Middle School
Hines · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oregon rank
#137 of 146
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Oregon avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,491
+$1,169 vs Oregon median
District size
700 students
Smaller than Oregon median
The short answer
Harney County Sd 3 ranks #137 of 146 Oregon districts by overall school rating. Harney County Sd 3's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Henry L Slater Elementary School (5.8/10), Burns High School (5.5/10), and Hines Middle School (3.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Harney County Sd 3
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry L Slater Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Burns High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Hines Middle School | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Harney County Sd 3
Harney County Sd 3 is a Burns, Oregon school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 700 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $17,491 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Harney County Sd 3 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Henry L Slater Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Harney County Sd 3 students show an average math proficiency of 39.6% and ELA proficiency of 57.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Harney County Sd 3, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Harney County Sd 3 with test data.
Schools in Harney County Sd 3
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oregon
- City
- Burns
- Total Enrollment
- 700
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harney County Sd 3?
Harney County Sd 3 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Harney County Sd 3?
The average composite rating for Harney County Sd 3 is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Harney County Sd 3?
Harney County Sd 3 spends $17,491 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harney County Sd 3?
The average student-teacher ratio in Harney County Sd 3 is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Harney County Sd 3?
Henry L Slater Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Harney County Sd 3 with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Harney County Sd 3?
Across schools in Harney County Sd 3 with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Harney County Sd 3 compare to other districts in Oregon?
Harney County Sd 3 has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oregon by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oregon Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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