📊 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 →
9 Rated Districts in the Medford, OR Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Oregon districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ashland School District 5 | Ashland | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #2 | Astoria School District 1 | Astoria | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #3 | Medford School District 549 | Medford | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #4 | Rogue River School District 35 | Rogue River | 4/10 Below Average | 35th |
| #5 | Central Point School District 6 | Central Point | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #6 | Eagle Point School District 9 | Eagle Point | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #7 | Phoenix-Talent School District 4 | Phoenix | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #8 | Butte Falls School District 91 | Butte Falls | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
| #9 | Prospect School District 59 | Prospect | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in the Medford, 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 Medford, OR metro area? ▼
Among the 9 rated districts in the Medford, OR metro area, the highest-rated is Ashland School District 5 (Ashland), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 97th 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.