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6 schools in Washington County

Kentucky · 1,730 students · 2 cities

Within Washington County, 6 public K-12 schools serve about 1,730 students, an average of 288 per campus.

7-year change in Washington County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,730
+11 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 82%
% Hispanic
9%
was 8%
% Black
6%
was 7%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
North Washington Elementary SchoolWillisburgElementaryPK-08536
Washington County High SchoolSpringfieldHigh09-12507
Washington County Elementary SchoolSpringfieldElementaryPK-05473
Washington County Middle SchoolSpringfieldMiddle06-08214
WC Tel CenterSpringfieldHigh09-120
Commander AcademySpringfieldHigh07-12·

About Washington County

Across 6 schools, Washington County serves about 1,730 students in Kentucky. By footprint it is a sparse district.

For a sense of the school types, Washington County consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Washington County is about 288, noticeably below the Kentucky average of roughly 467.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Washington County has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,719 students to 1,730. Washington County now counts 4 public schools, down from 5 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 82% to 79% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Washington County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Washington County run?
Washington County has 6 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,730 students in Kentucky.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Washington County?
Washington County includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school in Washington County?
North Washington Elementary School is the largest public school in Washington County by enrollment, with approximately 536 students.
What grade levels does Washington County serve?
Washington County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 6 campuses.
What cities does Washington County serve?
Washington County operates schools in Willisburg, Springfield across Kentucky.