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Washington County

Indiana · Public K-12

8 public schools serving approximately 4,025 students, in a county of 28,212 residents.

Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
4,025
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,641
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
52.4%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Salem Community Schools
1,745 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
White
96%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Bradie Shrum ElementarySalemElementaryPK-05819·
East Washington Elementary SchoolPekinElementaryPK-04542·
West Washington Elementary SchoolCampbellsburgElementaryPK-06523·
Salem High SchoolSalemHigh09-12519·
East Washington Middle SchoolPekinMiddle05-08415·
West Washington Jr-Sr High SchoolCampbellsburgHigh07-12411·
Salem Middle SchoolSalemMiddle06-08407·
Eastern High SchoolPekinHigh09-12389·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Washington County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Washington County, Indiana, with a combined enrollment of about 4,025.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Washington County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Washington County?
Salem Community Schools is the largest school district in Washington County, serving approximately 1,745 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Washington County?
Washington County has roughly 28,212 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Washington County?
Median household income in Washington County is $64,641, below the Indiana average of $70,257. About 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Washington County?
Approximately 14.5% of adults 25 and older in Washington County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Washington County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 52.4% of students in Washington County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Indiana county average of 50.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Washington County schools?
Across Washington County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Washington County?
Washington County residents are approximately 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Washington County is owner-occupied?
Washington County has about 12,222 housing units, of which roughly 82.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data