For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,697 students in South Lane SD 45j3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in South Lane SD 45j3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,294 Schools
# Students
2,697 Students
539,626 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
29,777 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Lane SD 45j3 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Graduation Rate
74%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.60
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
78%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,349. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,590 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,819
$18,349
Spending / Student
$15,590
$19,399
Best South Lane SD 45j3 School District Public Schools (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.
Childs Way Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37895 Row River Rd
Dorena, OR 97434
(541) 946-1821
Dorena, OR 97434
(541) 946-1821
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Taylor Ave
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3389
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3389
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
London School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
73288 London Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-0183
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-0183
Gr: K-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Dorena School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37141 Row River Rd
Dorena, OR 97434
(541) 946-1506
Dorena, OR 97434
(541) 946-1506
Gr: K-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Bohemia Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
721 S R St
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3313
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3313
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1565 S 4th St
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3316
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3316
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
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
How many schools belong to South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
South Lane SD 45j3 School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,697 students.
What is the rank of South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
South Lane SD 45j3 School District is ranked #105 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
78% of South Lane SD 45j3 School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Lane SD 45j3 School District?
South Lane SD 45j3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is South Lane SD 45j3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,590 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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