Robert Vinton Beall House · Photo: Ian Poellet · CC BY-SA 4.0Central Point’s public schools score below 75% of Oregon districts on tests and graduation
In Central Point, 21% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Oregon average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving Central Point, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oregon, not nationally.
From Oregon state tests taken in spring 2022, when 87% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Central Point’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 201 Oregon towns with household incomes within a quarter of Central Point’s, its schools beat 17%, lower than their 25% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 21% in math, against 44% and 31% statewide; 87% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
78% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,750 per student, against $17,749 across Oregon (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Scenic Middle School, then Crater High School. Enrollment is up 42% since 2022–23. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
New Heights Christian School (private) and Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valley (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Central Point’s grade
C: better than 25% of Oregon school districts, #120 of 142 Oregon towns. Both inputs trail the Oregon average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Central Point, with each school’s own grade.
3rd grade in Central Point · depends on your address
Jewett Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 607 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Richardson Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 500 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Central Point Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 427 students · 20:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Central Point · depends on your address
Jewett Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 607 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Richardson Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 500 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Central Point Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 427 students · 20:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Central Point · depends on your address
Jewett Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 607 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Richardson Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 500 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Central Point Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 427 students · 20:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Central Point
Scenic Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 774 students · 19:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Central Point
Scenic Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 774 students · 19:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Central Point
Scenic Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 774 students · 19:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Central Point
Crater High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,454 students · 22:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Central Point
Crater High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,454 students · 22:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Central Point
Crater High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,454 students · 22:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Central Point
Crater High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,454 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Central Point’s public schools are run by Central Point School District 6, which also serves Gold Hill. Parts of Central Point (10% of its land) are served by Medford School District 549 instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Central Point vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oregon towns that share Central Point’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Central Point | C | Central Point School District 6 |
| Medford | B+ | Medford School District 549 |
Every school in Central Point
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oregon’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
1 duplicate private-school records merged.
Questions about Central Point’s schools
Are Central Point’s schools good?
On Oregon’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Central Point children attend score below 75% of Oregon’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #120 of 142 Oregon towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 17%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Central Point in?
Central Point School District 6, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,773 students in 9 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Central Point are served by Medford School District 549.
Where do Central Point kids go to high school?
Crater High School, with 1,454 students.
What is Central Point’s graduation rate?
78% of the class of 2023 in Central Point School District 6 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon.
How much does Central Point spend per student?
$14,750 in Central Point School District 6 (FY2024), against $17,749 across Oregon. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Central Point?
Yes: New Heights Christian School (religious, grades PK–6, 142 students) and Chesterton Academy of the Rogue Valley (Catholic, grades 9–12, 14 students).
Parents talk
What Central Point families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Central Point → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oregon. Stars are from neighbors.