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Best Linn County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 9,155 students in Linn County, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Linn County, OR are West Albany High School, Three Lakes High School and Scio High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Linn County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Albany High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Linn County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Albany High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1130 Queen Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4545
Gr: 9-12 | 1,297 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Three Lakes High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4400 Lochner Rd Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Scio High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
38880 N Main
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3276
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Central Linn High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
32433 Hwy 228
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2811
Gr: 7-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Santiam Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Sw Cedar St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Gr: 6-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 S 9th St
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6626
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Sweet Home High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1641 Long St
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7142
Gr: 9-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
South Albany High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3705 Columbus St Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4522
Gr: 9-12 | 1,466 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Lebanon High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 S 5th St
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8555
Gr: 9-12 | 1,162 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Albany Options School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 19th Avenue Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4563
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside High School
4400 Lochner Rd Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Linn County, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Linn County, OR include West Albany High School, Three Lakes High School and Scio High School.
How many public high schools are located in Linn County?
13 public high schools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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