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Douglas County SD 4

Oregon · Public School District
14
Schools
5,728
Students
$14,330
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
66.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
70.1%
Graduation Rate
-16.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Douglas County SD 4 is a public school district in Oregon serving 5,728 students across 14 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 70.1% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,330 is near the national average for a US public school district. 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
John C Fremont Middle School06–08646
Joseph Lane Middle School06–08583
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Phoenix SchoolCharter08–12171
Rose School09–120
Roseburg High School09–121,674
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,330Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
25%
State
63.4%
Local (property tax)
25.3%
Federal
11.3%

State funding accounts for 63% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
5,728
Students
66%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate70.1%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateOregon →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 70.1%, graduation is 16.4 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Douglas County SD 4?
Douglas County SD 4 has 14 public schools, serving a total of 5,728 students.
What is the graduation rate for Douglas County SD 4?
The graduation rate is 70.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Douglas County SD 4 spend per student?
Douglas County SD 4 spends $14,330 per pupil — 0% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Douglas County SD 4?
66% of students in Douglas County SD 4 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Douglas County SD 4?
Yes — 1 of the 14 schools in Douglas County SD 4 is a charter school.
What grade levels does Douglas County SD 4 serve?
Douglas County SD 4 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Douglas County SD 4?
The median opportunity score across schools in Douglas County SD 4 is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.