Top Rankings
Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 696 students in Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
696 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56, which is ranked within the top 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 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
76%
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,138 is higher than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,072 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,138
$18,279
Spending / Student
$24,072
$19,325
Best Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nehalem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36300 8th St
Nehalem, OR 97131
(503) 355-3650
Nehalem, OR 97131
(503) 355-3650
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Neah-kah-nie High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24705 Hwy 101 N
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2272
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2272
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Garibaldi Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 Cypress St
Garibaldi, OR 97118
(503) 322-0311
Garibaldi, OR 97118
(503) 322-0311
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Neah-kah-nie Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25111 Hwy 101n
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2990
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
(503) 355-2990
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56?
Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56 manages 4 public schools serving 696 students.
What is the rank of Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56?
Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56 is ranked #58 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56?
76% of Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56?
Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Neah-Kah-Nie School District 56's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,072 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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