For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 362 students in Washington County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Washington County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,338 Schools
# Students
362 Students
477,393 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
33,397 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washington County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#220 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
13%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
83%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,597 is higher than the state median of $16,284. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,138 is less than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,597
$16,284
Spending / Student
$17,138
$17,200
Best Washington County Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
114 North E. Street
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Gr: PK-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Washington County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 North D Street
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Washington, KS 66968
(785) 325-2261
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington County Schools?
Washington County Schools manages 2 public schools serving 362 students.
What is the rank of Washington County Schools?
Washington County Schools is ranked #218 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County Schools?
83% of Washington County Schools students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington County Schools?
Washington County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Washington County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,138 is less than the state median of $17,200. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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