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Medford SD 549C

Oregon · Public School District
25
Schools
13,812
Students
$17,871
Per-Pupil Spend
+25% nat'l
67.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+15pp vs nat'l
84.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Medford SD 549C is a public school district in Oregon serving 13,812 students across 25 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, among them 4 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 84.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,871 is above average for a US public school district. 67% 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 (25)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
5-6 School at Oakdale05–060
Hedrick Middle School06–08996
McLoughlin Middle School06–08915
The Valley School of Southern OregonCharter06–08120
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Medford High School09–12336
North Medford High School09–121,701
South Medford High School09–121,870
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Logos Charter SchoolCharterKG–121,146
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,871+25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
28%
State
58.6%
Local (property tax)
27.7%
Federal
13.7%

State funding accounts for 59% 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
25
Schools
13,812
Students
67%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.7%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateOregon →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,871 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 25 schools including 4 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
67% 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 Medford SD 549C?
Medford SD 549C has 25 public schools, serving a total of 13,812 students.
What is the graduation rate for Medford SD 549C?
The graduation rate is 84.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Medford SD 549C spend per student?
Medford SD 549C spends $17,871 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Medford SD 549C?
67% of students in Medford SD 549C qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Medford SD 549C?
Yes — 4 of the 25 schools in Medford SD 549C are charter schools.
What grade levels does Medford SD 549C serve?
Medford SD 549C serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Medford SD 549C?
The median opportunity score across schools in Medford SD 549C 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.