Klamath County Sd, OR - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Klamath County Sd

Klamath County School District serves a sprawling rural region in south-central Oregon, covering the communities of Klamath Falls, Chiloquin, Bonanza, Malin, Merrill, Keno, Sprague River, and Gilchrist, among others. The district operates more than a dozen elementary schools, three middle-level schools, and several comprehensive high schools, as well as combined junior-senior high schools in Bonanza and Gilchrist. The enrollment is large for a county district, with students spread across a wide geographic area.

Academically, the district’s performance on state assessments is generally below the state average. In math, proficiency rates across tested grades three through eight fall in a relatively narrow band, with the highest rate seen in third grade and lower rates in the middle grades. English language arts results follow a similar pattern, with the strongest performance again in third grade and lower rates in fourth and eighth grades. Science assessment results for fifth and eighth grades also show modest proficiency levels. A small bright spot is third-grade reading, where more than two out of five students meet the state’s proficiency bar, but across most other grades and subjects, the share of students reaching that level is below one in three. A parent looking at these numbers may want to ask the district about specific supports for middle-grade math and reading, where the dip is most pronounced. The district reports that it expanded its Career and Technical Education pathways across high schools, adding programs in health sciences, manufacturing, and agriculture, which could be a meaningful option for students who are career-oriented rather than college-preparatory only.

The student body is predominantly white, with a notable share of Hispanic students and a smaller but significant Native American population. The district’s free and reduced-price lunch rate was not available in the data, so poverty concentration is not directly measured here. No discipline, staffing, attendance, or special education data was provided, so a parent cannot assess those dimensions from this record.

In terms of housing, the district covers a wide range of markets. Home values vary considerably across the area, from more affordable properties in rural zones to higher-priced homes in the La Pine area. Rent prices are moderate, with the district’s weighted average rent below the national median household income benchmark, suggesting that rental affordability is not a primary barrier for most families. The unemployment rate in the county, as of recent data, is on par with the national rate, and the local economy is shaped by agriculture, timber, and tourism.

A significant recent development for the district is the passage of a capital construction bond that funds safety and security improvements, roof replacements, HVAC updates, classroom additions, and a new career-technical education facility at Lost River Junior-Senior High School. This investment signals a long-term commitment to upgrading school infrastructure and expanding vocational program access.

The district’s overall proficiency level could not be compared against other districts in Klamath County because there is only one school system in the county. The data available does not include a graduation rate, so that metric is absent from this account. Given the size and rural nature of the district, transportation and commute times are practical considerations for many families, though no specific data on busing or travel distances was provided. For a family weighing their options, Klamath County School District offers a full K-12 pathway with growing CTE offerings and recent facility investments, but the state test results suggest that academic mastery in core subjects is an area the district is likely working to improve.

See more original research from School Decision →

District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

7,078

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 22%

Black 1%

White 64%

Asian 1%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 6%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

32%

49%

Gr 4

24%

39%

Gr 5

37%

48%

Gr 6

26%

51%

Gr 7

26%

43%

Gr 8

18%

33%

Math

Gr 3

35%

51%

Gr 4

18%

35%

Gr 5

22%

31%

Gr 6

18%

31%

Gr 7

17%

33%

Gr 8

13%

30%

Science

Gr 5

21%

26%

Gr 8

11%

20%

Schools in this District

21 schools are officially reported under this district.

Chiloquin Elementary School

Ferguson Elementary School

Gearhart Elementary School

Henley Elementary School

Keno Elementary School

Malin Elementary School

Merrill Elementary School

Peterson Elementary School

Shasta Elementary School

Stearns Elementary School

Brixner Junior High School

Henley Middle School

Chiloquin High School

Henley High School

Lost River High School

Mazama High School

Bonanza Elementary School

Gilchrist Elementary School

Bonanza Junior/Senior High School

Gilchrist Junior/Senior High School

Falcon Heights

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

43%

Grade 3

27%

Grade 4

26%

Grade 5

24%

Grade 6

25%

Grade 7

23%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

40%

Grade 3

31%

Grade 4

42%

Grade 5

38%

Grade 6

35%

Grade 7

27%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

23%

Grade 5

16%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$304,970

Year-over-year change+2.2%

Range across 14 ZIP codes$213K to $408K

vs. state typical0.61x

vs. national typical0.83x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (14 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
97624	Chiloquin	$294K	+3.1%	19.5%
97601	Klamath Falls	$272K	+2.4%	16.3%
97733		$407K	+6.3%	12.1%
97623	Bonanza	$305K	+1.5%	11.4%
97603	Klamath Falls	$326K	+3.5%	10.8%
97622		$213K	-3.1%	5.7%
97621	Sprague River	$247K	-3.8%	5.3%
97739	La Pine	$408K	-2.7%	2.7%
97632	Malin	$279K	+1.9%	2.0%
97639	Bonanza	$240K	+2.8%	1.8%
97627	Keno	$350K	-0.0%	1.0%
97633	Klamath Falls	$276K	+4.5%	0.9%
97737	La Pine	$280K	-3.1%	0.7%
97634	Midland	$308K	+3.8%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,260/mo

Year-over-year change+3.5%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,133 to $1,718/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
97601	Klamath Falls	$1,133	+1.8%	16.3%
97603	Klamath Falls	$1,337	+6.0%	10.8%
97739	La Pine	$1,718	—	2.7%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,539/mo

Home price / national median income3.6x

Annual rent / national median income18.1%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$279/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$501,661 (-0.7% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.