Total enrollment
2,390
-291 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
Washington County
Alabama · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Alabama, 8 sit inside Washington County, collectively enrolling roughly 2,390 students (2 elementary and 3 high).
7-year change in Washington County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
63%
was 62%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
22%
was 27%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
1 districts
Enrollment
2,390
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,042
Above Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.4%
Below Alabama avg
Elementary
2
547 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
570 students
Combined / other
3
1,273 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Washington County Public Schools
2,390 students · 1 district in Washington County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Washington County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
17.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.0% under 18
Test scores in Washington County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Chatom Elementary School· 76.6%
- Millry High School· 62.5%
- Fruitdale High School· 58.0%
- Leroy High School· 54.4%
- Washington County High School· 52.6%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- McIntosh High School· 18.7%
- McIntosh Elementary School· 40.8%
- Washington County High School· 52.6%
- Leroy High School· 54.4%
- Fruitdale High School· 58.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millry High School | Millry | Combined | PK-12 | 509 | · |
| Leroy High School | Leroy | Combined | PK-12 | 463 | · |
| Washington County High School | Chatom | High | 05-12 | 395 | · |
| Chatom Elementary School | Chatom | Elementary | PK-04 | 313 | · |
| Fruitdale High School | Fruitdale | Combined | PK-12 | 301 | · |
| McIntosh Elementary School | Mcintosh | Elementary | PK-05 | 234 | · |
| McIntosh High School | Mcintosh | High | 06-12 | 175 | · |
| Washington County Career Technical Center | Chatom | High | 07-12 | · | · |
Cities in Washington County
About Washington County
Across the rural-scale Alabama county of Washington County of about 15,143 residents, the public-school footprint covers 8 schools and about 2,390 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $61,042, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 17%. That income level is 10% above the Alabama median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Washington County covers 2 elementary schools (547 students), 3 high schools (570), and 3 combined or other schools.
Washington County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,390 students across Washington County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,390 students, declined 11% from the 2,681 reported in SY 2017-18. The Black share of public-school enrollment contracted from 27% to 22%.
On allk12, the community for Washington County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data