Thurston High School

Thurston High School sits in the eastern part of Springfield, a working-class city that shares a border with Eugene and carries its own distinct, unpretentious identity. The school draws from a mix of longtime local families and newer residents, and while its academic scores sit closer to the middle of the pack statewide, it offers the kind of community feel that larger suburban schools often lose. Families who value a grounded, no-frills environment and appreciate being close to Eugene's amenities without the Eugene price tag tend to find Springfield a genuinely comfortable place to put down roots.