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 3 public high schools serving 567 students in Washington County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Kentucky.
Public High Schools in Washington County School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Public High School in Washington County School District have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
515 Schools
# Students
1,776 Students
213,811 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
13,266 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
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
292 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,954 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
149 Students
18,764 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
105 Students
24,123 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
1,414 Students
157,131 Students
% White Students
80%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
306 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
100 Students
9,241 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
85
340
# Students in K Grade:
135
482
# Students in 1st Grade:
145
555
# Students in 2nd Grade:
126
508
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
513
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
486
# Students in 5th Grade:
108
584
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
1,858
# Students in 7th Grade:
112
3,099
# Students in 8th Grade:
136
3,889
# 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 High 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.
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
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