For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,050 students in Wheeler County, OR.
The top ranked public high schools in Wheeler County, OR are Fossil Charter School, Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills and Mitchell School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeler County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Wheeler County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Oregon public high schools.
Wheeler County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 33%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spray School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Wheeler County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fossil Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 B St
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4384
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4384
Grades: K-12
| 1,778 students
Rank: #22.
Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 823-5010
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 823-5010
Grades: 7-12
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Mitchell School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: #44.
Spray School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Park Ave
Spray, OR 97874
(541) 468-2226
Spray, OR 97874
(541) 468-2226
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Wheeler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
404 Main St
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4155
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4155
Grades: K-6
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wheeler County, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Wheeler County, OR include Fossil Charter School, Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills and Mitchell School.
How many public high schools are located in Wheeler County?
4 public high schools are located in Wheeler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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