For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,279 students in Harney County, OR.
The top ranked public high schools in Harney County, OR are Burns High School, Silvies River Charter School and Crane Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harney County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Harney County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Harney County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oregon Family School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Harney County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burns High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2044
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2044
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Silvies River Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43277 Crane Venator Ln
Crane, OR 97732
(541) 589-2401
Crane, OR 97732
(541) 589-2401
Grades: K-12
| 1,053 students
Rank: #33.
Crane Union High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43277 Crane-venator Ln
Crane, OR 97732
(541) 493-2641
Crane, OR 97732
(541) 493-2641
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #44.
Burns High Desert Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Monroe School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 W Monroe
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-3066
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-3066
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #66.
Oregon Family School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43277 Crane Venator Ln
Crane, OR 97732
(971) 241-8694
Crane, OR 97732
(971) 241-8694
Grades: K-12
| 891 students
Harney County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
550 N Court St
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2058
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2058
Grades: 8
| 97 students
Silvies River Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
39235 Hwy 205
Frenchglen, OR 97736
(541) 589-2401
Frenchglen, OR 97736
(541) 589-2401
Grades: K-12
| 432 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harney County, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Harney County, OR include Burns High School, Silvies River Charter School and Crane Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harney County?
6 public high schools are located in Harney County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harney County?
Harney County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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