Best Schools in Whatcom County, WA

Whatcom County, WA has a total of 99 schools including 28 high schools, 13 middle schools and 54 elementary schools. A total of 32,840 students attend Whatcom County, WA schools. On average, schools in Whatcom County score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Whatcom County N/A.

Best High Schools in Whatcom County, WA

Whatcom County, WA has 28 high schools with 11,268 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 Whatcom County score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Whatcom County N/A.

1. Anacortes High School

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Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

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Anacortes School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 794 Students

2. Ferndale High School

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Actual Test Scores

53%

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Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1323 Students

3. Sehome High School

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Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1163 Students

4. Blaine High School

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Actual Test Scores

48%

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Blaine School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 609 Students

5. Orcas Island High School

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Actual Test Scores

47%

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Orcas Island School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students

6. Bellingham High School

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Actual Test Scores

45%

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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1218 Students

7. Meridian High School

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Actual Test Scores

44%

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Meridian School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students

8. Squalicum High School

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Actual Test Scores

42%

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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students

9. Mount Baker Senior High

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Actual Test Scores

41%

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Mount Baker School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students

10. Lynden High School

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Actual Test Scores

41%

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Lynden School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 962 Students

Best Middle Schools in Whatcom County, WA

Whatcom County, WA has 13 middle schools with 5,805 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 Whatcom County score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Whatcom County N/A.

1. Blaine Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

43%

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Blaine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students

2. Vista Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

43%

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Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students

3. Orcas Island Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

40%

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Orcas Island School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 107 Students

4. Fairhaven Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

37%

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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students

5. Meridian Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

37%

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Teacher Grade:N/A

Meridian School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 382 Students

6. Horizon Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

37%

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Teacher Grade:N/A

Ferndale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students

7. Whatcom Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

35%

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Teacher Grade:N/A

Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students

8. Kulshan Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

35%

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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students

9. Lynden Middle School

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Actual Test Scores

35%

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Lynden School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students

10. Mount Baker Junior High

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Actual Test Scores

35%

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Teacher Grade:N/A

Mount Baker School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 278 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Whatcom County, WA

Whatcom County, WA has 54 elementary schools with 14,995 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 Whatcom County score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Whatcom County N/A.

1. Silver Beach Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

50%

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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students

2. Columbia Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

47%

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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students

3. Point Roberts Primary

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Actual Test Scores

45%

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Blaine School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 10 Students

4. Lowell Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

44%

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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students

5. Blaine Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

44%

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Blaine School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 463 Students

6. Parkview Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

44%

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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students

7. Blaine Primary School

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Actual Test Scores

44%

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Blaine School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 463 Students

8. Geneva Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

43%

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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students

9. Happy Valley Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

42%

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Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students

10. Wade King Elementary School

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Actual Test Scores

42%

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Teacher Grade:N/A

Bellingham School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Whatcom County, WA

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

Community Factors

Whatcom County, WA has a total population of 226,847 with 25% 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 Whatcom County, WA

32,840

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 Whatcom 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-

36.38 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

4.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

32.34 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Whatcom County, WA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,394 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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