For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,096 students in Columbia County, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, OR are St Helens Middle School, South Columbia Family School and Scappoose Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Columbia County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St Helens Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
354 N 15th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7300
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #22.
South Columbia Family School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
34555 Berg Rd
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 366-9009
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 366-9009
Grades: K-8
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Scappoose Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52265 Columbia River Hwy
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 543-7163
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 543-7163
Grades: 7-8
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
Rainier Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28170 Old Rainier Rd
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-4215
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-4215
Grades: 7-12
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Vernonia Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Rank: #66.
Clatskanie Middle/high School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Sw Bel Air Dr
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2146
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2146
Grades: 7-12
| 285 students
Rank: n/an/a
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Grades: K-12
| 184 students
Rank: n/an/a
33589 High School Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1462 Bridge St
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-5711
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-5711
Grades: K-3
| 124 students
North Columbia Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
28168 Old Rainier Rd
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-3777
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-3777
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Po Box 190
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-4218
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-4218
Grades: 5-8
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, OR include St Helens Middle School, South Columbia Family School and Scappoose Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Columbia County, OR?
8 public middle schools are located in Columbia County, OR.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County, OR?
Columbia County, OR public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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