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Washington County

Missouri · Public K-12

12 public schools serving approximately 3,373 students, in a county of 23,470 residents.

Schools
12
5 districts
Enrollment
3,373
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,043
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
93.7%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
3
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
POTOSI R-III
2,036 students · 5 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
1%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
96%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
11.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.5% under 18

All schools (12)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
POTOSI HIGHPotosiHigh09-12682·
POTOSI ELEM.PotosiElementaryPK-03606·
TROJAN INTERMEDIATEPotosiMiddle04-06438·
JOHN A. EVANS MIDDLEPotosiMiddle07-08310·
KINGSTON HIGHCadetHigh09-12254·
KINGSTON PRIMARYCadetElementaryPK-02206·
KINGSTON MIDDLECadetMiddle06-08190·
KINGSTON ELEM.CadetElementary03-05183·
VALLEY HIGHCaledoniaHigh07-12183·
CALEDONIA ELEM.CaledoniaElementaryPK-06165·
RICHWOODS ELEM.RichwoodsElementaryPK-08151·
CITADEL SCHOOLPotosiOtherKG-125·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Washington County?
There are 12 public K-12 schools in Washington County, Missouri, with a combined enrollment of about 3,373.
How many high schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Missouri has 3 public high schools, along with 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Washington County?
POTOSI R-III is the largest school district in Washington County, serving approximately 2,036 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Washington County?
Washington County, Missouri has a population of approximately 23,470, with a median age of 41. About 23.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Washington County?
Median household income in Washington County is $56,043, below the Missouri average of $61,285. About 13.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Washington County?
Approximately 11.7% 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 93.7% 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 Missouri county average of 52.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Washington County schools?
Across Washington County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Washington County?
Washington County residents are approximately 92% White, 1% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 5% 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 10,734 housing units, of which roughly 78.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data