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Klamath County SD

Oregon · Public School District
21
Schools
6,877
Students
$16,034
Per-Pupil Spend
+12% nat'l
73.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+21pp vs nat'l
81.6%
Graduation Rate
-4.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Klamath County SD is a public school district in Oregon serving 6,877 students across 21 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,034 is above average for a US public school district. 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (21)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brixner Junior High School07–08406
Henley Middle School07–08419
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bonanza Junior/Senior High School07–12221
Chiloquin High School07–12170
Gilchrist Junior/Senior High School07–12104
Henley High School09–12693
Lost River High School07–12228
Mazama High School09–12690
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Falcon HeightsKG–12305
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,034+12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
22%
State
63.0%
Local (property tax)
22.1%
Federal
14.8%

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
21
Schools
6,877
Students
74%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.6%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateOregon →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 21 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
74% 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 Klamath County SD?
Klamath County SD has 21 public schools, serving a total of 6,877 students.
What is the graduation rate for Klamath County SD?
The graduation rate is 81.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Klamath County SD spend per student?
Klamath County SD spends $16,034 per pupil — 12% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Klamath County SD?
74% of students in Klamath County SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Klamath County SD?
No, Klamath County SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Klamath County SD serve?
Klamath County SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Klamath County SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Klamath County SD is 53/100. 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.