Best Schools in Washington County, KY
Washington County, KY has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,994 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Washington County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, KY
The top high schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 521 Students
2. Commander Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 46 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, KY
The top middle schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 203 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, KY
The top elementary schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 546 Students
2. Washington County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
3. St Dominic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Dominic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 218 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, KY has a total population of 12,027 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington County, KY
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 Washington County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington County, KY.
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 Washington County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, KY
How many schools are in Washington County, KY?
Washington County, KY has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,994 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Washington County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Washington County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington 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: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
2 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Springfield (4)
- Willisburg (1)
School districts (1)
- Washington County (5 schools)