Total enrollment
7,873
-319 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Washington County
New York · Public K-12
The 26 public K-12 schools in Washington County cover all standard grade bands (14 elementary, 1 middle, and 9 high), with combined enrollment around 7,873.
4-year change in Washington County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
25
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Washington County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In New York | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 49.8% | #46 of 61 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7,873 | #39 of 61 | #964 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 25 | #35 of 61 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 8.8:1 | #6 of 61 | #21 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 46.1% | #38 of 61 | #1,818 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.5% | #51 of 61 | #2,321 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
Residents
60,522
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
26
12 districts
Enrollment
7,873
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$73,495
Below New York avg
Free/reduced lunch
46.1%
Below New York avg
Elementary
14
3,643 students
Middle
1
472 students
High
9
3,127 students
Combined / other
2
631 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
HUDSON FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2,103 students · 12 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
22.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
45
18.4% under 18
Test scores in Washington County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 21 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- HUDSON FALLS HIGH SCHOOL· 72.0%
- GREENWICH JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL· 70.8%
- FORT ANN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL· 69.2%
- CAMBRIDGE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL· 67.8%
- SALEM HIGH SCHOOL· 65.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- WHITEHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 22.0%
- GRANVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 32.0%
- HUDSON FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL· 38.0%
- HUDSON FALLS PRIMARY SCHOOL· 38.0%
- CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 39.0%
Cities in Washington County
About Washington County
Washington County is a middle-population New York county of about 60,522 residents, home to 26 public schools and roughly 7,873 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $73,495 a year, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% below the New York median.
In terms of grade levels, Washington County is built around 14 elementary schools (3,643 students), 1 middle school (472), 9 high schools (3,127), and 2 combined or other schools.
HUDSON FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,103 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 4%: 8,192 students in SY 2020-21 versus 7,873 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Washington County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data