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4.9 avg / 10

Harney County Sd 3 School District

School District · Burns, Oregon

Students: 700
Teachers (FTE): 50

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

District shortlistschools + peers

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

5.8/10

Burns · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Burns High School

5.5/10

Burns · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Hines Middle School

3.3/10

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

Math Proficiency 39.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 57.2%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Harney County Sd 3 with test data.

Schools in Harney County Sd 3

3 schools

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%

How we rate schools

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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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