For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,559 students in Josephine County, OR.
The top ranked public high schools in Josephine County, OR are New Bridge High School, Grants Pass High School and Gpflex School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Josephine 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 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Josephine County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Josephine 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 Hidden Valley High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Josephine County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Bridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 Ne F St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 471-2862
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 471-2862
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Grants Pass High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
830 Ne 9th St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5710
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,722 students
Rank: #33.
Gpflex School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1137 Se Gladiola Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 233-5705
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 233-5705
Grades: 2-12
| 111 students
Rank: #44.
North Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6741 Monument Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-3388
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-3388
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Gladiola High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1137 Se Gladiola Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5790
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5790
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Illinois Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
625 E. River St.
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2116
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2116
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
Rank: #77.
Hidden Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
651 Murphy Creek Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 862-2124
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 862-2124
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #88.
Southern Oregon Success Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
345 Merlin Rd
Merlin, OR 97532
(541) 476-2524
Merlin, OR 97532
(541) 476-2524
Grades: 6-12
| 252 students
Josephine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Family Friends Day Treatment Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
322 Nw 'f' St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-4248
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-4248
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
2555 Walnut Ave
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-2802
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-2802
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
Southern Oregon Astc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
210 Tacoma St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-2895
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-2895
Grades: 5-12
| 12 students
Southern Oregon Astc A&e (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
711 Sw Ramsey Ave
Grants Pass, OR 97257
(541) 479-5901
Grants Pass, OR 97257
(541) 479-5901
Grades: Inquire with school
| 8 students
100 Ruth Ave
Wolf Creek, OR 97497
(541) 866-2496
Wolf Creek, OR 97497
(541) 866-2496
Grades: K-5
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Josephine County, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Josephine County, OR include New Bridge High School, Grants Pass High School and Gpflex School.
How many public high schools are located in Josephine County?
8 public high schools are located in Josephine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Josephine County?
Josephine County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Josephine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Josephine County include: Hidden Valley High School vs. North Valley High School, Grants Pass High School vs. North Valley High School, North Valley High School vs. Hidden Valley High School
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