📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
7 Rated Districts in the Albany, OR Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Oregon districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Scio School District 95 | Scio | 9/10 Excellent | 86th |
| #2 | Santiam Canyon School District 129J | Mill City | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #3 | Lebanon Community School District 9 | Lebanon | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #4 | Central Linn School District 552 | Halsey | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #5 | Greater Albany School District 8J | Albany | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #6 | Sweet Home School District 55 | Sweet Home | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #7 | Harrisburg School District 7J | Harrisburg | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
Best School Districts in the Albany, OR Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Oregon) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Albany, OR metro area? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in the Albany, OR metro area, the highest-rated is Scio School District 95 (Scio), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 86th percentile of Oregon districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.