Lincoln County Sd School District
School District · Newport, Oregon
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
18
6 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
4,981
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
18
6 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
4,981
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
How this district compares
Oregon rank
#98 of 146
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
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 #98 of 146 Oregon districts by overall school rating. Lincoln County Sd's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Waldport High School (8.1/10), Waldport Middle School (8.0/10), and Lincoln City Career Technical High School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.7/10 despite 61% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 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 High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Waldport Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Lincoln City Career Technical High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Taft Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Newport High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Compass K-12 Online School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Sam Case Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Toledo Jr. High | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Newport Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Toledo Senior High School | 5.6 / 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. District-level spending was $15,784 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Lincoln County Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Waldport High School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
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 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools4
High Schools5
District Details
- State
- Oregon
- City
- Newport
- Total Enrollment
- 4,981
- Teachers (FTE)
- 303
- District spending per student
- $15,784NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lincoln County Sd?
Lincoln County Sd's district-level spending was $15,784 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 High School is the highest-rated school in Lincoln County Sd with a composite score of 8.1/10.
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 5.7/10 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.7%
How we rate schools
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- Eugene Sd 4j (36)
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- Springfield Sd 19 (21)
- Greater Albany Public Sd 8j (20)
- Reynolds Sd 7 (20)
- Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23j (19)
- Three Rivers/josephine County Sd (17)
- West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j (17)
- David Douglas Sd 40 (14)
- Oregon City Sd 62 (14)
- Corvallis Sd 509j (13)
- Douglas County Sd 4 (13)
- Redmond Sd 2j (13)
- Silver Falls Sd 4j (13)
- Baker Sd 5j (12)
- Lake Oswego Sd 7j (12)
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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