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6.5 avg / 10

Washington County School District

School District · Springfield, Kentucky

Students: 1,787
Teachers (FTE): 108

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,858

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.5:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#58 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,858

$128 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,787 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

About Washington County

Washington County is a Springfield, Kentucky school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,787 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. The district invests $13,858 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Washington County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Washington County High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, Washington County students show an average math proficiency of 36.1% and ELA proficiency of 44.9%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Washington County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 36.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 44.9%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Washington County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Springfield
Total Enrollment
1,787
Teachers (FTE)
108
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Washington County?

Washington County has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Washington County?

The average composite rating for Washington County is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Washington County?

Washington County spends $13,858 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Washington County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Washington County is 16.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Washington County?

Washington County High School is the highest-rated school in Washington County with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in Washington County?

Across schools in Washington County with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Washington County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Washington County has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
36.1%
ELA Proficiency
44.9%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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