Photo: Visitor7 · CC BY-SA 3.0Roseburg’s public schools score below 62% of Oregon districts on tests and graduation
On-time graduation in Roseburg runs at 69%, below the Oregon average (81%). The grade covers the public school district serving Roseburg, 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 95% 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.
Roseburg’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 132 Oregon towns with household incomes within a quarter of Roseburg’s, its schools beat 33%, lower than their 38% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 44% and math 29% in spring 2022, against 44% and 31% statewide; 69% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,567 per student, against $17,749 across Oregon (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Phoenix School, Geneva Academy (private), Roseburg Christian Academy (private) and Grace Family Child Center (private) are in town. Roseburg Virtual School, 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 Roseburg’s grade
C+: better than 38% of Oregon school districts, #94 of 142 Oregon towns. Both inputs trail the Oregon average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Roseburg, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Roseburg · depends on your address
John C Fremont Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 653 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Joseph Lane Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 581 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Roseburg · depends on your address
John C Fremont Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 653 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Joseph Lane Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 581 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Roseburg · depends on your address
John C Fremont Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 653 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Joseph Lane Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 581 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Roseburg
Roseburg High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,587 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Roseburg
Roseburg High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,587 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Roseburg
Roseburg High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,587 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Roseburg
Roseburg High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,587 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Roseburg’s public schools are run by Douglas County SD 4. Parts of Roseburg (2% of its land) are served by Glide School District 12 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
Roseburg vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oregon towns that share Roseburg’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Roseburg | C+ | Douglas County SD 4 |
Every school in Roseburg
12 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 Roseburg’s schools
Are Roseburg’s schools good?
On Oregon’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Roseburg children attend score below 62% of Oregon’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #94 of 142 Oregon towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 33%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Roseburg in?
Douglas County SD 4, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,530 students in 13 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Roseburg are served by Glide School District 12.
Where do Roseburg kids go to high school?
Roseburg High School, with 1,587 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Roseburg’s graduation rate?
69% of the class of 2023 in Douglas County SD 4 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon.
How much does Roseburg spend per student?
$14,567 in Douglas County SD 4 (FY2024), against $17,749 across Oregon. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Roseburg?
Yes: Geneva Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 142 students), Roseburg Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 51 students) and Grace Family Child Center (religious, grades PK–K, 23 students). Roseburg also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Roseburg families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Roseburg → 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.