For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,812 students in Curry County, OR.
The top ranked public high schools in Curry County, OR are Pacific High School, Gold Beach High School and Brookings-harbor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Curry County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Curry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Curry County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brookings-harbor High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Curry County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pacific High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45525 Hwy 101
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 348-2293
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 348-2293
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Gold Beach High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29516 Ellensburg Ave
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6647
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6647
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
Brookings-harbor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
625 Pioneer Rd
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-2108
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-2108
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Plains Adult Diploma Program
Magnet School
600 S Main
Langlois, OR 97450
(785) 252-3695
Langlois, OR 97450
(785) 252-3695
Grades: 6-12
| 1,185 students
Curry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
03925 Cougar Ln
Agness, OR 97406
(541) 247-7896
Agness, OR 97406
(541) 247-7896
Grades: K-5
| 5 students
48241 Hwy 101
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 348-2326
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 348-2326
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
Gold Beach Technology Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
29516 Ellensburg Ave
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6647
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6647
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Upper Chetco Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
99603 N Bank Chetco River Rd
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 412-9072
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 412-9072
Grades: 1-6
| 25 students
564 Fern St (mail)
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-2509
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-2509
Grades: 5
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Curry County, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Curry County, OR include Pacific High School, Gold Beach High School and Brookings-harbor High School.
How many public high schools are located in Curry County?
4 public high schools are located in Curry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Curry County?
Curry County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Curry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Curry County include: Brookings-harbor High School vs. Gold Beach High School, Brookings-harbor High School vs. Pacific High School
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