Best Schools in Thurston County, WA

Thurston County, WA has a total of 111 schools including 28 high schools, 19 middle schools and 61 elementary schools. A total of 47,898 students attend Thurston County, WA schools. On average, schools in Thurston County score 5% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Thurston County underperform expectations.

Best High Schools in Thurston County, WA

Thurston County, WA has 28 high schools with 14,700 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Thurston County score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Thurston County N/A.

1. Olympia High School

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Actual Test Scores

46%

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Olympia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1838 Students

2. A G West Black Hills High School

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Actual Test Scores

44%

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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 833 Students

3. New Market Skills Center

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44%

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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 114 Students

4. Avanti High School

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Actual Test Scores

43%

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Olympia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 156 Students

5. Capital High School

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Actual Test Scores

42%

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Olympia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1326 Students

6. Rochester High School

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41%

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Rochester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 600 Students

7. Tumwater High School

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39%

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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1111 Students

8. Centralia High School

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39%

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Centralia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 986 Students

9. Touchstone

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38%

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Olympia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 4 Students

10. North Thurston High School

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38%

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North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1440 Students

Best Middle Schools in Thurston County, WA

Thurston County, WA has 19 middle schools with 10,141 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Thurston County score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Thurston County N/A.

1. Washington Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

41%

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Olympia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students

2. Tumwater Middle School

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40%

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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students

3. Aspire Middle School

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40%

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North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 301 Students

4. George Bush Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

39%

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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students

5. Thurgood Marshall Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

38%

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Olympia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 441 Students

6. Ridgeline Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

37%

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Yelm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students

7. Reeves Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

34%

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Olympia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students

8. Salish Middle School

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34%

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North Thurston Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 735 Students

9. Rainier Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

33%

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Rainier School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students

10. Yelm Middle School

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33%

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Yelm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Thurston County, WA

Thurston County, WA has 61 elementary schools with 22,153 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Thurston County score 5% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Thurston County underperform expectations.

1. Wa He Lut Indian School

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Actual Test Scores

23%

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Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wa He Lut Indian School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 128 Students

2. Boston Harbor Elementary

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Actual Test Scores

47%

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Olympia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students

3. Chloe Clark Elementary

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Actual Test Scores

47%

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Steilacoom Hist. School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 520 Students

4. Griffin School

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47%

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Griffin School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 577 Students

5. Pioneer Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

43%

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Olympia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 380 Students

6. Lincoln Elementary School

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43%

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Olympia School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 270 Students

7. Mckenny Elementary

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43%

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Olympia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students

8. Littlerock Elementary School

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42%

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Tumwater School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students

9. Madison Elementary School

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41%

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Olympia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 197 Students

10. Centennial Elementary

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41%

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Olympia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Thurston County, WA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Thurston County, WA has a total population of 294,793 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Thurston County, WA

47,898

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Thurston County, WA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

31.72 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.31 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

28.41 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thurston County, WA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thurston County, WA.

ISP Report Card

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,402 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Thurston County, WA Internet Health Assessment.

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