South Lane School District serves the majority of students in south Lane County. The school district is located in Cottage Grove, which is approximately 20 miles south of Eugene. Cottage Grove has a population of approximately 8500. There are eleven schools; four K - 5, two PreK - 8, one middle school, 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. Cottage Grove High School serves grades 9-12 with a population of approximately 900 students. Currently Cottage Grove High School is in the 4A classification, competing in the Sky-Em League which includes Elmira, LaPine, Marist, Junction City, Sisters, and Pleasant Hill. Lincoln Middle School serves grades 6 - 8 and has a typical population of 600 -650 students.