| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fossil School District 21J | Fossil | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 1,778 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Spray School District 1 | Spray | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 65 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mitchell School District 55 | Mitchell | Not rated | 1,027 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Wheeler County compares
Together they enroll 2,870 students across 6 schools. The largest is Fossil School District 21J with 1,778 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Oregon average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10. 1 of the 3 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Wheeler County, Oregon
Wheeler County has 3 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Wheeler County is Fossil School District 21J (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Oregon. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Wheeler County, OR?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Wheeler County, OR. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Wheeler County, OR?
Of the districts serving Wheeler County, Fossil School District 21J has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th percentile among Oregon school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Oregon reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Oregon and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Oregon only, never across state lines.