For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,056 students in Cottage Grove, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cottage Grove, OR are Academy For Character Education, Cottage Grove High School and Al Kennedy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottage Grove, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Cottage Grove have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oregon public high schools.
Cottage Grove, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cottage Grove High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cottage Grove, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Character Education
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
809 S 10th St
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-9707
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-9707
Gr: K-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Cottage Grove High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1375 S River Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3391
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3391
Gr: 9-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Al Kennedy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
79980 Delight Valley School Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-1962
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-1962
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cottage Grove, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cottage Grove, OR include Academy For Character Education, Cottage Grove High School and Al Kennedy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cottage Grove?
3 public high schools are located in Cottage Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottage Grove?
Cottage Grove public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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