Best Schools in Douglas County, WA
Douglas County, WA has 41 public schools (12 high, 8 middle, 18 elementary) serving 15,195 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Douglas County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Douglas County, WA
The top high schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Almira Coulee Hartline High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coulee-hartline School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
2. Waterville High School
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Waterville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 116 Students
3. Ephrata High School
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Ephrata School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 882 Students
4. Entiat Middle And High School
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Entiat School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 141 Students
5. Brewster High School
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Brewster School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 300 Students
6. Quincy High School
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Quincy School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 895 Students
7. Soap Lake Middle & High School
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Soap Lake School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 271 Students
8. Bridgeport High School
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Bridgeport School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 236 Students
9. Eastmont Senior High
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Eastmont School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1454 Students
10. Bridgeport Aurora High School
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Bridgeport School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 29 Students
Best Middle Schools in Douglas County, WA
The top middle schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sterling Junior High School
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Eastmont School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 751 Students
2. Chelan Middle School
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Lake Chelan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
3. Parkway School
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Ephrata School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 407 Students
4. Ephrata Middle School
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Ephrata School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 450 Students
5. Brewster Middle School
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Brewster School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 243 Students
6. Eastmont Junior High
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Eastmont School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 711 Students
7. Quincy Middle School
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Quincy School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students
8. Bridgeport Middle School
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Bridgeport School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 182 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Douglas County, WA
The top elementary schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Almira Elementary School
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Almira School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 144 Students
2. Cascade Elementary
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Eastmont School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 615 Students
3. Lee Elementary
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Eastmont School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 541 Students
4. Waterville Elementary
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Waterville School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 116 Students
5. Coulee City Elementary
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Coulee-hartline School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 76 Students
6. Grant Elementary School
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Eastmont School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 494 Students
7. Clovis Point Elementary School
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Eastmont School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 472 Students
8. Rock Island Elementary
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Eastmont School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 293 Students
9. Kenroy Elementary
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Eastmont School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 542 Students
10. Orondo Elementary And Middle School
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Orondo School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 139 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Douglas County, WA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Douglas County, WA has a total population of 42,938 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Douglas 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 Douglas County, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Douglas County, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Douglas 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 Douglas County, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Douglas County, WA
How many schools are in Douglas County, WA?
Douglas County, WA has 41 public schools: 12 high schools, 8 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 15,195 students in total.
How do schools in Douglas County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Douglas County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Douglas County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Douglas 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: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Douglas County
7 places in Douglas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- East Wenatchee (10)
- Bridgeport (4)
- Waterville (2)
- Mansfield (1)
- Orondo (1)
- Palisades (1)
- Rock Island (1)
School districts (2)
- Eastmont School District (11 schools)
- Bridgeport School District (4 schools)