For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,549 students in Columbia County, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbia County, OR are Scappoose Online Academy, St. Helens Virtual Academy and Clatskanie Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Columbia County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Scappoose 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 Columbia County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scappoose Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33589 High School Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
St. Helens Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Clatskanie Middle/high School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
471 Sw Bel Air Dr
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2146
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-2146
Gr: 7-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Plymouth High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Rainier Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28170 Old Rainier Rd
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-4215
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-4215
Gr: 7-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Vernonia High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Missouri Ave
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-1333
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
St. Helens High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2375 Gable Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 397-1900
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 397-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Scappoose High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33700 Se High School Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8005
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8005
Gr: 9-12 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Columbia County, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbia County, OR include Scappoose Online Academy, St. Helens Virtual Academy and Clatskanie Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia County?
8 public high schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County 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).
Which public high schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Columbia County include: Scappoose High School vs. St. Helens High School, Vernonia High School vs. St. Helens High School, Rainier Jr/sr High School vs. St. Helens High School
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