Top Rankings
Washington County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,730 students in Washington County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Washington County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
1,730 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washington County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.4%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
10%
% Black
6%
11%
% White
79%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,057 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,641 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$11,498 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$11,295 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,057
$17,532
Spending / Student
$15,641
$17,223
Best Washington County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5658 Hwy 433
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-4038
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-4038
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Washington County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Washington County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 West Us 150 Bypass
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5475
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5475
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Washington County Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
603 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5483
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5483
Gr: 6-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Commander Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 Lincoln Park Road
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wc Tel Center
Vocational School
520 Lincoln Park Road
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington County School District?
Washington County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,730 students.
What is the rank of Washington County School District?
Washington County School District is ranked #41 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County School District?
79% of Washington County School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington County School District?
Washington County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Washington County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,641 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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