Total enrollment
3,847
-284 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
Washington County
Indiana · Public K-12
Washington County is one of Indiana's public-school counties, with 8 campuses serving about 3,847 students (3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $64,641.
7-year change in Washington County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
3,847
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,641
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.0%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
3
1,777 students
Middle
2
770 students
High
3
1,300 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Salem Community Schools
1,592 students · 3 districts 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+
14.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.8% under 18
Test scores in Washington County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Salem Middle School· 30.6%
- East Washington Middle School· 32.0%
- Bradie Shrum Elementary· 32.7%
- West Washington Jr-Sr High School· 48.6%
- East Washington Elementary School· 54.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradie Shrum Elementary | Salem | Elementary | PK-05 | 748 | · |
| West Washington Elementary School | Campbellsburg | Elementary | PK-06 | 523 | · |
| East Washington Elementary School | Pekin | Elementary | PK-04 | 506 | · |
| Salem High School | Salem | High | 09-12 | 492 | · |
| East Washington Middle School | Pekin | Middle | 05-08 | 418 | · |
| West Washington Jr-Sr High School | Campbellsburg | High | 07-12 | 416 | · |
| Eastern High School | Pekin | High | 09-12 | 392 | · |
| Salem Middle School | Salem | Middle | 06-08 | 352 | · |
Cities in Washington County
About Washington County
Washington County is a rural-scale Indiana county of about 28,212 residents, home to 8 public schools and roughly 3,847 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $64,641, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 8% lower than the Indiana median.
On the school-mix side, Washington County covers 3 elementary schools (1,777 students), 2 middle schools (770), and 3 high schools (1,300).
Salem Community Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,592 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,847 students, shrank 7% from the 4,131 reported in SY 2017-18.
On this page, the community for Washington County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
Washington County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data