Top Rankings
Washington County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,786 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.
51爆料s in Washington County School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), 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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,550 Schools
# Students
1,786 Students
658,048 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
43,138 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
159 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
10%
# Black Students
112 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
1,409 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
79%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
98 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
127
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
140
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
106
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
118
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
124
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
160
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
142
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
131
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
135
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
3
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,032 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,073 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,032
$14,224
Spending / Student
$12,073
$13,964
Best Washington County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 West Us 150 Bypass
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5475
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5475
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
North Washington Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5658 Hwy 433
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-4038
Willisburg, KY 40078
(859) 375-4038
Grades: PK-8
| 546 students
Rank: #33.
Washington County Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
603 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5483
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5483
Grades: 6-8
| 191 students
Rank: #44.
Washington County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lincoln Park Rd
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5490
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 45 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington County School District?
Washington County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,786 students.
What is the rank of Washington County School District?
Washington County School District is ranked #39 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
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 $12,073 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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