📊 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 →
All 15 Rated Districts in Lane County, OR
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County 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 Lane County, Oregon (2026)
This page lists the 15 public school districts headquartered in Lane County, Oregon that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Oregon, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Lane County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Lane County, Oregon? ▼
Among the 15 rated districts in Lane County, Oregon, 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 (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Oregon and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.