## Education Statistics
Medford is served primarily by **Medford School District 549C**, with additional education options in private schools, charter settings, and nearby higher education institutions.
### School system overview - **Public school district:** Medford School District 549C - **Higher education in the city:** **Rogue Community College** has a Medford campus presence; nearby **Southern Oregon University** is in Ashland, a short distance south. - **Libraries and lifelong learning:** Jackson County Library Services plays an important educational role for residents of all ages.
### What is broadly known - Oregon publishes statewide school report cards and graduation data through the **Oregon Department of Education**. - Graduation rates, assessment scores, and school performance vary by campus and year. - Southern Oregon University is a significant regional higher-education institution, though it is located in neighboring Ashland rather than Medford proper.
### Indicators commonly consulted | Indicator | Medford-specific note | |---|---| | Literacy rate | _Data not readily available for this location._ | | High school graduation rate | Reported annually by the Oregon Department of Education; varies by school and cohort. | | School ratings/rankings | Available through state accountability reports and widely used education data platforms. | | College access | Supported by local K-12 schools, Rogue Community College, and nearby Southern Oregon University. | | University global rankings | Southern Oregon University is regionally important, but it is not typically highlighted in major global ranking tables. |
### Major education institutions connected to Medford - **Medford School District 549C** - **Rogue Community College** - **Southern Oregon University** (nearby, in Ashland) - **Jackson County Library Services**
### Notes for families and researchers - For the most reliable and current numbers, use: - Oregon Department of Education report cards - Medford School District publications - Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) for colleges - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
### Overall picture Medford functions as a **regional education hub** for southern Oregon, with a full public school system, career and technical pathways, community college access, and proximity to a four-year public university.