Below Average
#942 of 1,226 schools in OR
South Medford High School
High School · Medford Sd 549c · Medford, OR
A Medford Sd 549c high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1551 Cunningham Ave, Medford, OR 97501
- Math 26% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Medford High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Medford High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,361/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Medford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,971
Median home value
$325,200
Median rent
$1,238/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
54.6%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Valley Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Innovation AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Logos Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,216 | Compare → |
| Grace Cascade Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 649 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Medford Sd 549c
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #20 of 24
- District spending per student
- $13,019NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Medford High School is listed in Medford SD 549C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Medford High School
South Medford High School is a public high school in Medford, OR, part of Medford Sd 549c, serving approximately 1,945 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #942 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Medford High School
What grades does South Medford High School serve?
South Medford High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Medford High School?
South Medford High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,945 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Medford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Medford High School is 25.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Medford High School rank in OR?
South Medford High School ranks #942 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is South Medford High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Medford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Medford High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Medford High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Medford High School a charter school?
No, South Medford High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Medford High School a Title I school?
No, South Medford High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Medford High School?
56.6% of students at South Medford High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,945
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.3%
- Phone
- (541) 842-3680
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97501)
- 45,008
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97501; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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