For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,497 students in Josephine County, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Josephine County, OR are New Bridge High School, Grants Pass High School and Gpflex School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Josephine County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Josephine County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Josephine County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Illinois Valley 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 24% 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 Josephine County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Bridge High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 Ne F St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 956-2823
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 956-2823
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Grants Pass High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
830 Ne 9th St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5710
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5710
Gr: 9-12 | 1,658 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Gpflex School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1137 Se Gladiola Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 233-5705
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 233-5705
Gr: K-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
North Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6741 Monument Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-3388
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-3388
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Illinois Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
625 E. River St.
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2116
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2116
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Gladiola High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1137 Se Gladiola Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5790
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5790
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Hidden Valley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
651 Murphy Creek Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 862-2124
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 862-2124
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Southern Oregon Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
345 Merlin Rd
Merlin, OR 97532
(541) 476-2524
Merlin, OR 97532
(541) 476-2524
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Kalmiopsis Community Arts High School
Charter School
341 E Cottage Park Dr Ste 2
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 630-4522
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 630-4522
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Josephine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Family Friends Day Treatment Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
322 Nw 'f' St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-4248
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-4248
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Josephine County, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Josephine County, OR include New Bridge High School, Grants Pass High School and Gpflex School.
How many public high schools are located in Josephine County?
9 public high schools are located in Josephine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Josephine County?
Josephine County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% 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 Josephine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Josephine County include: Grants Pass High School vs. North Valley High School, Hidden Valley High School vs. North Valley High School, North Valley High School vs. Grants Pass High School
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