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South Lane SD 45J3

Oregon · Public School District
10
Schools
2,765
Students
$16,450
Per-Pupil Spend
+15% nat'l
54.9%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
79.4%
Graduation Rate
-7.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

South Lane SD 45J3 is a public school district in Oregon serving 2,765 students across 10 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 79.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,450 is above average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bohemia Elementary SchoolKG–05458
Dorena SchoolKG–0882
Harrison Elementary SchoolKG–05476
London SchoolKG–0892
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lincoln Middle School06–08451
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Al Kennedy High School09–1282
Cottage Grove High School09–12665
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Academy for Character EducationCharterKG–12326
Childs Way Charter SchoolCharterKG–1271
SOLO AcademyKG–1262
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,450+15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
26%
State
60.5%
Local (property tax)
25.8%
Federal
13.7%

State funding accounts for 60% 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
10
Schools
2,765
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate79.4%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateOregon →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 79.4%, graduation is 7.1 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Lane SD 45J3?
South Lane SD 45J3 has 10 public schools, serving a total of 2,765 students.
What is the graduation rate for South Lane SD 45J3?
The graduation rate is 79.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does South Lane SD 45J3 spend per student?
South Lane SD 45J3 spends $16,450 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in South Lane SD 45J3?
55% of students in South Lane SD 45J3 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in South Lane SD 45J3?
Yes — 2 of the 10 schools in South Lane SD 45J3 are charter schools.
What grade levels does South Lane SD 45J3 serve?
South Lane SD 45J3 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for South Lane SD 45J3?
The median opportunity score across schools in South Lane SD 45J3 is 43/100. 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.