B+
Above Average
82/100

South Medford High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1551 Cunningham Ave, Medford, OR 97501
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 75% · Math 37% proficient · 76th percentile in Oregon
Graduation
B+
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Oregon schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

82
Repit Score
out of 100
1,945
Students
enrolled
25.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%76/100reading 80th percentile, math 73rd percentile among Oregon high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%72/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Oregon schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +24 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Oregon. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency75% (+22 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−1 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate90% (+11 pts vs. state avg 79%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Oregon state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%42%reading +15 pts, math +5 pts84th percentile (list)
Hispanic67%27%reading +13 pts, math +6 pts79th percentile (list)
Low-income67%27%reading +14 pts, math +4 pts76th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1551 Cunningham Ave
City Medford
ZIP Code 97501
District 4108040
NCES School ID 410804000444
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 97501

Understanding the community around South Medford High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,722
Per Capita Income $28,950
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%
High School or Higher 89.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $297,600
Median Rent $1,166
Owner-Occupied 53.7%
Renter-Occupied 46.3%
View full data for ZIP 97501 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Medford High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 58.2%
Hispanic/Latino 33.7%
Two or More Races 4.6%
Black 1.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,945
Teachers (FTE) 76.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 25.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Medford High School?
South Medford High School has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Medford High School?
South Medford High School has 1,945 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.3:1.
What grades does South Medford High School serve?
South Medford High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Medford High School receive per student?
South Medford High School receives $15,574 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Medford High School in 97501 ▼
Avg Home Value
$370,430
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,577
1-Year Change
+2.7%
% Renters
46.3%

Other Schools in 97501

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026