Best Public Schools in Sheridan, OR

The city of Sheridan, Oregon is home to three schools: Faulconer-Chapman School, an elementary school; Sheridan AllPrep Academy, an alternative public charter virtual school; and Sheridan High School. These schools are part of the Sheridan School District 48J, which is ranked 100 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sheridan AllPrep Academy stands out as a high-performing school, with significantly higher test scores in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Faulconer-Chapman School struggles academically, with test scores well below the district and state. Sheridan High School has the lowest statewide ranking among the three schools, ranking 263 out of 268 Oregon high schools and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data also reveals stark differences in spending per student, ranging from $4,761 at Sheridan AllPrep Academy to $17,750 at Faulconer-Chapman School and $17,757 at Sheridan High School. This suggests that the alternative school model at Sheridan AllPrep Academy may be more cost-effective, despite the lower spending per student. However, the lower academic performance at Faulconer-Chapman School despite the higher spending per student raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the factors that contribute to student success.