For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 696 students in Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
696 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
6,222 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
22,114 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
140,608 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
26%
# Black Students
4 Students
12,826 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
531 Students
312,965 Students
% White Students
76%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
4,696 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
39,453 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
41
35,446
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
38,201
# Students in 2nd Grade:
53
40,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
39,761
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
41,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
54
41,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
54
41,436
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
41,680
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
42,445
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
44,713
# Students in 10th Grade:
70
46,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
54
44,723
# Students in 12th Grade:
67
43,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,138 is higher than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,072 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,138
$18,279
Spending / Student
$24,072
$19,325
Best Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nehalem Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36300 8th St
Nehalem, OR 97131
(503) 355-3650
Nehalem, OR 97131
(503) 355-3650
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Neah-kah-nie High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24705 Hwy 101 N
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2272
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2272
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
Rank: #33.
Garibaldi Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 Cypress St
Garibaldi, OR 97118
(503) 322-0311
Garibaldi, OR 97118
(503) 322-0311
Grades: PK-5
| 107 students
Rank: #44.
Neah-kah-nie Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25111 Hwy 101n
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2990
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2990
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 School District?
Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 School District manages 4 public schools serving 696 students.
What is the rank of Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 School District?
Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 School District is ranked #69 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 School District?
76% of Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 School District?
Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,072 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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