Photo: User:CookieMonster755 · CC BY-SA 3.0Medford’s public schools outscore 65% of Oregon districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Medford, 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.
Medford’s schools, in brief
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 44% and math 29% in spring 2022, against 44% and 31% statewide; 85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,081 per student, against $17,749 across Oregon (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
11 elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Logos Charter School, Kids Unlimited Academy, The Valley School of Southern Oregon, Grace Cascade Christian Schools (private), St. Mary's of Medford (private), New Dimension Christian School (private), Sacred Heart Catholic School (private), Medford Montessori School (private) and Medford Montessori School (private) are in town. Medford Online Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. 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 Medford’s grade
B+: better than 65% of Oregon school districts, #60 of 142 Oregon towns. Graduation is above the Oregon average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Medford, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Medford · depends on your address
Hedrick Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 952 students · 20:1 students per teacher
McLoughlin Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 826 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 745 students · 19:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Medford · depends on your address
Hedrick Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 952 students · 20:1 students per teacher
McLoughlin Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 826 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 745 students · 19:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Medford · depends on your address
Hedrick Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 952 students · 20:1 students per teacher
McLoughlin Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 826 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 745 students · 19:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Medford · depends on your address
South Medford High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,856 students · 24:1 students per teacher
North Medford High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,721 students · 24:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Medford · depends on your address
South Medford High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,856 students · 24:1 students per teacher
North Medford High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,721 students · 24:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Medford · depends on your address
South Medford High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,856 students · 24:1 students per teacher
North Medford High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,721 students · 24:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Medford · depends on your address
South Medford High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,856 students · 24:1 students per teacher
North Medford High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,721 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Medford’s public schools are run by Medford School District 549, which also serves Jacksonville. Parts of Medford (12% of its land) are served by Phoenix-Talent School District 4 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.
Close to the state in reading
Medford vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oregon towns that share Medford’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Medford | B+ | Medford School District 549 |
| Central Point | C | Central Point School District 6 |
| Phoenix | B− | Phoenix-Talent School District 4 |
Every school in Medford
28 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).
Questions about Medford’s schools
Are Medford’s schools good?
By Oregon’s own tests, yes: the public schools Medford children attend outscore 65% of Oregon’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #60 of 142 Oregon towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Medford in?
Medford School District 549, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 13,735 students in 25 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Medford are served by Phoenix-Talent School District 4.
Where do Medford kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: South Medford High School and North Medford High School.
What is Medford’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Medford School District 549 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon.
How much does Medford spend per student?
$14,081 in Medford School District 549 (FY2024), against $17,749 across Oregon. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Medford?
Yes: Grace Cascade Christian Schools (religious, grades PK–12, 744 students), St. Mary's of Medford (Catholic, grades 5–12, 526 students), New Dimension Christian School (religious, grades K–5, 316 students), Sacred Heart Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 167 students), Medford Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 109 students) and Medford Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 109 students). Medford also has 3 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Medford families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Medford → 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.