Best Schools in Cowlitz County, WA
Cowlitz County, WA has 62 public schools (18 high, 10 middle, 29 elementary) serving 23,608 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Cowlitz County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cowlitz County, WA
The top high schools in Cowlitz County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgefield High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1133 Students
2. Stevenson High School
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Stevenson-carson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 265 Students
3. Kalama High School
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Kalama School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students
4. Battle Ground High School
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Battle Ground School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1798 Students
5. R A Long High School
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Longview School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 922 Students
6. Mark Morris High School
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Longview School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 914 Students
7. Kelso High School
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Kelso School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1424 Students
8. Toutle Lake High School
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Toutle Lake School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 300 Students
9. La Center High School
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La Center School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 526 Students
10. Woodland High School
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Woodland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 658 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cowlitz County, WA
The top middle schools in Cowlitz County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodland Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodland School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 682 Students
2. Amboy Middle School
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Battle Ground School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 549 Students
3. Mt. Solo Middle School
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Longview School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
4. Coweeman Middle School
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Kelso School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 Students
5. Monticello Middle School
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Longview School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 494 Students
6. Wind River Middle School
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Stevenson-carson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
7. Cascade Middle School
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Longview School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students
8. Huntington Middle School
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Kelso School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
9. Kalama Middle School
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Kalama School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
10. Castle Rock Middle School
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Castle Rock School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 348 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cowlitz County, WA
The top elementary schools in Cowlitz County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Ridge Elementary
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Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 713 Students
2. Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl
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Longview School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 384 Students
3. Green Mountain School
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Green Mountain School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 176 Students
4. Kalama Elem School
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Kalama School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students
5. Rose Valley Elementary
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Kelso School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 163 Students
6. North Fork Elementary School
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Woodland School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 445 Students
7. Carrolls Elementary
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Kelso School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 107 Students
8. Lexington Elementary
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Kelso School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 798 Students
9. Butler Acres Elementary
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Kelso School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
10. Robert Gray Elementary
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Longview School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cowlitz County, WA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cowlitz County, WA has a total population of 110,730 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cowlitz County, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cowlitz County, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cowlitz County, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cowlitz County, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cowlitz County, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cowlitz County, WA
How many schools are in Cowlitz County, WA?
Cowlitz County, WA has 62 public schools: 18 high schools, 10 middle schools and 29 elementary schools, serving 23,608 students in total.
How do schools in Cowlitz County perform on state tests?
On average, 62 schools in Cowlitz County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Cowlitz County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cowlitz County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cowlitz County
7 places in Cowlitz County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (5)
- Longview School District (17 schools)
- Kelso School District (13 schools)
- Woodland School District (7 schools)
- Castle Rock School District (4 schools)
- Kalama School District (3 schools)