📊 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 →
15 Rated Districts in the Eugene-Springfield, OR Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Oregon districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | McKenzie School District 68 | Finn Rock | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #2 | Eugene School District 4J | Eugene | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #3 | Creswell School District 40 | Creswell | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #4 | Fern Ridge School District 28J | Elmira | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #5 | Crow-Applegate-Lorane Sd 66 | Eugene | 6/10 Average | 54th |
| #6 | South Lane School District 45J | Cottage Grove | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #7 | Lowell School District 71 | Lowell | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #8 | Junction City School District 69 | Junction City | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #9 | Marcola School District 79J | Marcola | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #10 | Pleasant Hill School District 1 | Pleasant Hill | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #11 | Siuslaw School District 97J | Florence | 4/10 Below Average | 39th |
| #12 | Springfield School District 19 | Springfield | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #13 | Blachly School District 090 | Blachly | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #14 | Mapleton School District 32 | Mapleton | 2/10 Poor | 15th |
| #15 | Oakridge School District 76 | Oakridge | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
Best School Districts in the Eugene-Springfield, 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 Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area? ▼
Among the 15 rated districts in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area, the highest-rated is McKenzie School District 68 (Finn Rock), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 88th 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.