For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 563 students in Vernonia SD 47j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Vernonia SD 47j School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
563 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vernonia SD 47j School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#174 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
83%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,499 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 $19,156 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,499
$18,279
Spending / Student
$19,156
$19,325
Best Vernonia SD 47j School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mist Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
69163 Hwy 47
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 755-2486
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 755-2486
Grades: K-5
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Vernonia High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #33.
Vernonia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #44.
Vernonia Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vernonia SD 47j School District?
Vernonia SD 47j School District manages 4 public schools serving 563 students.
What is the rank of Vernonia SD 47j School District?
Vernonia SD 47j School District is ranked #174 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (bottom 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 Vernonia SD 47j School District?
83% of Vernonia SD 47j School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vernonia SD 47j School District?
Vernonia SD 47j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Vernonia SD 47j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,156 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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