Best Public Schools in Grants Pass, OR

The Grants Pass, Oregon area is home to 21 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 6 high schools, all part of the Grants Pass School District 7 and the Three Rivers/Josephine County School District. While some schools, like Grants Pass High School and top-performing elementary schools like Manzanita Elementary and Fruitdale Elementary, excel academically, others struggle, with significantly lower test scores and rankings.

The data suggests a correlation between student socioeconomic status and educational outcomes, as schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower academic performance. Additionally, there are stark differences in performance within the Grants Pass School District 7, with its schools generally outperforming those in the Three Rivers/Josephine County School District, indicating potential differences in resources, curriculum, or other factors between the two districts.

The analysis also highlights the importance of early intervention, as performance gaps start to emerge as early as 3rd grade, and the unique challenges faced by alternative and virtual schools, such as Gladiola High School and GPFLEX School, in supporting student achievement.