Oakland Bay Junior High School

Oakland Bay Junior High sits in Shelton, a small timber-industry town tucked along the southern end of Hood Canal in Mason County — the kind of place where kids grow up hunting, fishing, and knowing their neighbors by name. The school's academic scores sit in the lower range statewide, so families who prioritize rigorous academics may want to look closely at available programs and supports. That said, for families rooted in Shelton's tight-knit community, Oakland Bay can be a natural fit within a town where the outdoors, local identity, and community connection are a big part of everyday life.