The South Lane School District, a high-performing district, is located in Cottage Grove, Oregon approximately 20 miles south of Eugene and University of Oregon, with a population of approximately 8,500. There are ten schools; three K -5, two Pre K - 8, one middle school, and one 9-12 alternative high school, one 9-12 comprehensive high school, and two Charter Schools. Elementary Schools range in population from 100 to 500 students. Lincoln Middle School serves grades 6-8 and has approximately population of 550. Cottage Grove High School (CGHS) serves grades 9-12 with a population of approximately 850 students.