Lincoln County Sd School District
School District · Newport, Oregon
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
18
6 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,784
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
18
6 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,784
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Evaluating Lincoln County Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lincoln County Sd 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.
Waldport Middle School
Waldport · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Newport High School
Newport · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Waldport High School
Waldport · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oregon rank
#113 of 146
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Oregon avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,784
$538 vs Oregon median
District size
4,981 students
Much larger than Oregon median
The short answer
Lincoln County Sd ranks #113 of 146 Oregon districts by overall school rating. Lincoln County Sd's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Waldport Middle School (7.5/10), Newport High School (6.9/10), and Waldport High School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.9/10 despite 66% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lincoln County Sd schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lincoln County Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waldport Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Newport High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Waldport High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Lincoln City Career Technical High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Taft Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Siletz Valley Schools | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Sam Case Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Newport Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Toledo Jr. High | 5.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Toledo Senior High School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lincoln County Sd
Lincoln County Sd is a Newport, Oregon school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 4,981 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. The district invests $15,784 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Lincoln County Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Waldport Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Lincoln County Sd students show an average math proficiency of 37.4% and ELA proficiency of 55.7%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lincoln County Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lincoln County Sd with test data.
Schools in Lincoln County Sd
18 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Oregon
- City
- Newport
- Total Enrollment
- 4,981
- Teachers (FTE)
- 303
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lincoln County Sd?
Lincoln County Sd has 18 schools in total — 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lincoln County Sd?
The average composite rating for Lincoln County Sd is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lincoln County Sd?
Lincoln County Sd spends $15,784 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lincoln County Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lincoln County Sd is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lincoln County Sd?
Waldport Middle School is the highest-rated school in Lincoln County Sd with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Lincoln County Sd?
Across schools in Lincoln County Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lincoln County Sd compare to other districts in Oregon?
Lincoln County Sd has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 18 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.7%
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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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