For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,685 students in Yamhill County, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Yamhill County, OR are Yamhill Carlton High School, Newberg Senior High School and Mcminnville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yamhill County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Yamhill County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Yamhill County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dayton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Yamhill County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yamhill Carlton High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 N Maple St
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7600
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Newberg Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Douglas Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4400
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Mcminnville High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Ne 15th St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4200
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,228 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Willamina High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Oaken Hills Dr
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Perrydale School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7445 Perrydale Rd
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-7575
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-7575
Gr: K-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Amity High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
503 Oak St
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-2181
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-2181
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Sheridan High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
433 S Bridge St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6970
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6970
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Dayton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2273
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2273
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
1421 Deborah Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4492
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4492
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Yamhill County, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Yamhill County, OR include Yamhill Carlton High School, Newberg Senior High School and Mcminnville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Yamhill County?
10 public high schools are located in Yamhill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yamhill County?
Yamhill County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Yamhill County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Yamhill County include: Dayton High School vs. Newberg Senior High School, Amity High School vs. Dayton High School, Dayton High School vs. Amity High School
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