For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 703 students in Curry County, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Curry County, OR are Gold Beach Jr/sr High School, Pacific High School and Brookings-harbor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Curry County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Curry County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oregon public high schools.
Curry County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gold Beach Jr/sr High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Curry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gold Beach Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29516 Ellensburg Ave
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6647
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6647
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Pacific High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45525 Hwy 101
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 348-2293
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 348-2293
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Brookings-harbor High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
625 Pioneer Rd
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-2108
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-2108
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Curry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
03925 Cougar Ln
Agness, OR 97406
(541) 247-7896
Agness, OR 97406
(541) 247-7896
Gr: K-5 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
48241 Hwy 101
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 348-2326
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 348-2326
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Gold Beach Technology Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
29516 Ellensburg Ave
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6647
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6647
Gr: 9-12
Upper Chetco Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
99603 N Bank Chetco River Rd
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 412-9072
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 412-9072
Gr: 1-6 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
564 Fern St (mail)
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-2509
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-2509
Gr: 5 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Curry County, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Curry County, OR include Gold Beach Jr/sr High School, Pacific High School and Brookings-harbor High School.
How many public high schools are located in Curry County?
3 public high schools are located in Curry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Curry County?
Curry County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Curry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Curry County include: Gold Beach Jr/sr High School vs. Brookings-harbor High School, Pacific High School vs. Brookings-harbor High School, Brookings-harbor High School vs. Gold Beach Jr/sr High School
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