Best Public Schools in Hines, OR

The city of Hines, Oregon has only one public middle school, Hines Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school is part of the Harney County School District 3, which is ranked 125 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hines Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Oregon middle schools, with a ranking of 355 out of 368 schools in the 2024-2025 school year.

Hines Middle School's academic performance is significantly below state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that are well below the state's. For example, in 2024-2025, only 9.6% of 6th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 41.7%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, which is much higher than the state average. Despite these challenges, the school spends $20,516 per student, which is higher than the state average.

While Hines Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.3 to 1, this advantage does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students. The school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 46.63% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. Overall, Hines Middle School is an underperforming school that faces significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students.