Best Schools in Grays Harbor County, WA
Grays Harbor County, WA has 56 public schools (17 high, 5 middle, 23 elementary) serving 14,871 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Grays Harbor County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grays Harbor County, WA
The top high schools in Grays Harbor County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Capital High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olympia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1326 Students
2. Montesano Jr-sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montesano School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 694 Students
3. Hoquiam High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoquiam School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 450 Students
4. Elma High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 542 Students
5. Ocosta Junior - Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ocosta School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 243 Students
6. J M Weatherwax High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aberdeen School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 916 Students
7. North Beach Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Beach School District No. 64 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
8. Oakville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 154 Students
9. Raymond Jr Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raymond School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 259 Students
10. Harbor Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aberdeen School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 124 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grays Harbor County, WA
The top middle schools in Grays Harbor County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rochester Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochester School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students
2. Elma Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 363 Students
3. North Beach Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Beach School District No. 64 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 162 Students
4. Hoquiam Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoquiam School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 370 Students
5. Miller Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aberdeen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grays Harbor County, WA
The top elementary schools in Grays Harbor County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Satsop Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Satsop School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 52 Students
2. Simpson Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Montesano School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 386 Students
3. Mccleary Elem
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Projected Test Scores
Mccleary School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 332 Students
4. Mcdermoth Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Aberdeen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students
5. Elma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 707 Students
6. Central Park Elementary
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Aberdeen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 128 Students
7. Grand Mound Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Rochester School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 499 Students
8. Ocean Shores Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
North Beach School District No. 64 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
9. Cosmopolis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cosmopolis School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 165 Students
10. A J West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aberdeen School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grays Harbor County, WA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grays Harbor County, WA has a total population of 75,636 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grays Harbor 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 Grays Harbor County, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grays Harbor County, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grays Harbor 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 Grays Harbor County, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Grays Harbor County, WA
How many schools are in Grays Harbor County, WA?
Grays Harbor County, WA has 56 public schools: 17 high schools, 5 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 14,871 students in total.
How do schools in Grays Harbor County perform on state tests?
On average, 56 schools in Grays Harbor County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Grays Harbor County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grays Harbor 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: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Grays Harbor County
13 places in Grays Harbor County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (13)
- Aberdeen (12)
- Hoquiam (6)
- Elma (5)
- Oakville (4)
- Montesano (3)
- Ocean Shores (3)
- Taholah (2)
- Westport (2)
- Amanda Park (1)
- Cosmopolis (1)
- Mccleary (1)
- Pacific Beach (1)
- Satsop (1)
School districts (6)
- Aberdeen School District (11 schools)
- Hoquiam School District (6 schools)
- Elma School District (5 schools)
- North Beach School District No. 64 (4 schools)
- Oakville School District (4 schools)
- Montesano School District (3 schools)