Top Rankings
Washington County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,776 students in Washington County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Washington County School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
1,776 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Washington County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
149 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
105 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
1,414 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
80%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
100 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
85
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
135
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
145
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
126
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
108
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
112
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
136
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
171
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
135
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
134
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
124
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
2
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,106 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,141 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,106
$14,203
Spending / Student
$12,141
$13,943
Best Washington County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 West Us 150 Bypass
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5475
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5475
Grades: 9-12
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
North Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5658 Hwy 433
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-4038
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-4038
Grades: PK-8
| 546 students
Rank: #33.
Washington County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
603 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5483
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5483
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
Rank: #44.
Washington County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #55.
Commander Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 Lincoln Park Road
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wc Tel Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
520 Lincoln Park Road
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington County School District?
Washington County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,776 students.
What is the rank of Washington County School District?
Washington County School District is ranked #39 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County School District?
80% of Washington County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington County School District?
Washington County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Washington County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,141 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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