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Washington County

Kansas · Public K-12

Washington County, Kansas comes in at 8 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, totaling roughly 1,079 students, with a county median household income near $65,482. That works out to 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

4-year change in Washington County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,079
+40 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Washington County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn KansasIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
45.7%#4 of 57N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,079#58 of 61#2,699 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
8#44 of 61N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.0:1#23 of 61#543 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
37.3%#54 of 61#2,201 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
20.1%#52 of 60#2,152 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Washington County school rankings

Largest schoolsAll rankings →
Residents
5,533
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
1,079
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$65,482
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
37.4%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
4
674 students
Middle
1
116 students
High
3
289 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Barnes
518 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
92%
Hispanic
5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
8%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.1%
civilian labor
Median age
43
24.2% under 18

Test scores in Washington County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.

See all 5 schools in Washington County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Hanover ElemHanoverElementaryPK-08231·
Washington ElementaryWashingtonElementaryPK-06192·
Washington County High SchoolWashingtonHigh07-12163·
Linn ElemLinnElementaryPK-08161·
Clifton-Clyde Middle SchoolCliftonMiddle04-08116·
Clifton-Clyde Grade School K-3CliftonElementaryPK-0390·
Linn HighLinnHigh09-1266·
Hanover HighHanoverHigh09-1260·

Cities in Washington County

Clifton2 schoolsHanover2 schoolsLinn2 schoolsWashington2 schools

About Washington County

Washington County is a sparse Kansas county of about 5,533 residents, home to 8 public schools and roughly 1,079 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $65,482, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

For a sense of the school types, Washington County comprises 4 elementary schools (674 students), 1 middle school (116), and 3 high schools (289).

Barnes is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 518 students across Washington County.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,079 students, climbed 4% from the 1,039 reported in SY 2020-21.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Washington County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Kansas has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,079 students.
How many high schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Kansas has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 289 students.
How many middle schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Kansas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 116 students.
How many elementary schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Kansas has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 674 students.
What is the largest school district in Washington County?
Barnes is the largest school district in Washington County, serving approximately 518 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Washington County?
Washington County, Kansas has a population of approximately 5,533, with a median age of 43. About 24.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Washington County?
Median household income in Washington County is $65,482, below the Kansas average of $66,199. About 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Washington County?
Approximately 25.8% 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 37.4% of students in Washington County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kansas county average of 52.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Washington County schools?
Across Washington County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.0 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data