For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,984 students in Curry County, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Curry County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Curry County, OR are Gold Beach Jr/sr High School, Pacific High School and Driftwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Curry County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Curry County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public 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 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Driftwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Oregon St
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 332-2712
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 332-2712
Gr: K-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Riley Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
94350 6th St
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6604
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6604
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Kalmiopsis Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Easy St
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-7417
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-7417
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
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 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Azalea Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 Pacific Ave
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-7427
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-7427
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Curry County, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Curry County, OR include Gold Beach Jr/sr High School, Pacific High School and Driftwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Curry County?
7 public schools are located in Curry County.
What percentage of students in Curry County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Curry County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Curry County?
Curry County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Curry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Curry County include: Brookings-harbor High School vs. Gold Beach Jr/sr High School, Driftwood Elementary School vs. Kalmiopsis Elementary School, Riley Creek Elementary School vs. Kalmiopsis Elementary School
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