📊 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 →
14 Rated Districts in the Salem, OR Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Oregon districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sherwood School District | Sherwood | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Silver Falls School District 4J | Silverton | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #3 | Cascade School District 5 | Turner | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #4 | St. Paul School District 45 | St Paul | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #5 | Mount Angel School District 91 | Mt Angel | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #6 | North Santiam School District 29J | Stayton | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #7 | Dallas School District 2 | Dallas | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #8 | Salem-Keizer School District 24J | Salem | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #9 | Gervais School District 1 | Gervais | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #10 | Central School District 13J | Independence | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #11 | Jefferson School District 14J | Jefferson | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
| #12 | North Marion School District 15 | Aurora | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
| #13 | Falls City School District 57 | Falls City | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
| #14 | Woodburn School District 103 | Woodburn | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
Best School Districts in the Salem, 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 Salem, OR metro area? ▼
Among the 14 rated districts in the Salem, OR metro area, the highest-rated is Sherwood School District (Sherwood), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th 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.