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Washington County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Washington County sits inside Nebraska and runs 10 public K-12 schools, enrolling about 3,728 students. Blair Community Schools alone accounts for 2,184 of those students. The level mix is 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Washington County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,728
-16 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
-1 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 90%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
21,106
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
10
3 districts
Enrollment
3,728
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$94,396
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
22.1%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
5
1,854 students
Middle
1
481 students
High
3
1,393 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
2,184 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
94%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
36.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.8%
civilian labor
Median age
43
24.0% under 18

Test scores in Washington County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.

See all 7 schools in Washington County ranked by score →

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BLAIR HIGH SCHOOLBlairHigh09-12681·
BLAIR ARBOR PARK ELEMENTARYBlairElementaryPK-05494·
GERALD OTTE BLAIR MIDDLE SCHBlairMiddle06-08481·
FORT CALHOUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFort CalhounElementaryPK-06460·
BLAIR DEERFIELD ELEMENTARYBlairElementaryPK-05397·
FORT CALHOUN JR-SR HIGH SCHOOLFort CalhounHigh07-12382·
ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLArlingtonElementaryPK-06372·
ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOLArlingtonHigh07-12330·
BLAIR SOUTH PRESCHOOLBlairElementaryPK-PK131·
BLAIR NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBlairCombinedM-M··

Cities in Washington County

Blair6 schoolsArlington2 schoolsFort Calhoun2 schools

About Washington County

In Nebraska, Washington County is a rural-scale county of about 21,106 residents. 10 public schools across the county instructs about 3,728 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $94,396, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 37% meaningfully above the Nebraska median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Washington County is made up of 5 elementary schools (1,854 students), 1 middle school (481), 3 high schools (1,393), and 1 combined or other schools.

BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,184 students across Washington County.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,728 students, remained close to its prior level from the 3,744 reported in SY 2017-18. Washington County now counts 9 public schools, down from 10 in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Washington County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Nebraska has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,728 students.
How many high schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Nebraska has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,393 students.
How many middle schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Nebraska has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 481 students.
How many elementary schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Nebraska has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,854 students.
What is the largest school district in Washington County?
BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Washington County, serving approximately 2,184 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Washington County?
Washington County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 21,106, with a median age of 43. About 24.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Washington County?
Median household income in Washington County is $94,396, above the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Washington County?
Approximately 36.8% 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 22.1% 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 Nebraska county average of 40.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Washington County schools?
Across Washington County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.3 to 1.

Washington County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data