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Harney County School District 3

190 Hines Blvd
Burns, OR 97720
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 700 students in Harney County School District 3. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
51±¬ÁÏs in Harney County School District 3 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
700 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Harney County School District 3, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 45% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#131 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
31%
36%
44%
30-34%
30%
45%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.60
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
12%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
79%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,027 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,099 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,027
$18,279
Spending / Student
$17,099
$19,325

Best Harney County School District 3 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burns High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-2044
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Burns High Desert Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Henry L Slater Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 N Fairview Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-7201
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Hines Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Barnes Ave
Hines, OR 97738
(541) 573-6436
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harney County School District 3?
Harney County School District 3 manages 4 public schools serving 700 students.
What is the rank of Harney County School District 3?
Harney County School District 3 is ranked #137 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harney County School District 3?
79% of Harney County School District 3 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harney County School District 3?
Harney County School District 3 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Harney County School District 3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,099 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 45% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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