Total enrollment
7,270
+37 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
Washington County
Virginia · Public K-12
Washington County in Virginia is home to 19 public K-12 schools, serving roughly 7,270 students between them, broken out as 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high. Washington County Public Schools is the largest district by enrollment.
7-year change in Washington County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
16
+1 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 92%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
3%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
19
3 districts
Enrollment
7,270
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,552
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
75.2%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
10
3,044 students
Middle
4
1,518 students
High
4
2,171 students
Combined / other
1
537 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Washington County Public Schools
7,270 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
26.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.0%
civilian labor
Median age
47
17.5% under 18
Test scores in Washington County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 15 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Watauga Elementary· 94.0%
- Patrick Henry High· 93.0%
- Holston High· 92.0%
- Abingdon High· 89.0%
- John S. Battle High· 88.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Damascus Middle· 74.0%
- Rhea Valley Elementary· 76.0%
- Glade Spring Middle· 77.0%
- Meadowview Elementary· 80.0%
- Wallace Middle· 80.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon High | Abingdon | High | 09-12 | 914 | · |
| E.B. Stanley Middle | Abingdon | Middle | 06-08 | 659 | · |
| John S. Battle High | Bristol | High | 09-12 | 613 | · |
| High Point Elementary | Bristol | Elementary | PK-05 | 582 | · |
| Watauga Elementary | Abingdon | Elementary | PK-05 | 581 | · |
| Meadowview Elementary | Meadowview | Elementary | PK-05 | 544 | · |
| Washington County Virtual School | Abingdon | Combined | KG-12 | 537 | · |
| Wallace Middle | Bristol | Middle | 06-08 | 443 | · |
| Abingdon Elementary | Abingdon | Elementary | PK-05 | 426 | · |
| Rhea Valley Elementary | Meadowview | Elementary | PK-05 | 404 | · |
| Patrick Henry High | Glade Spring | High | 09-12 | 390 | · |
| Greendale Elementary | Abingdon | Elementary | PK-05 | 257 | · |
| Holston High | Damascus | High | 09-12 | 254 | · |
| Valley Institute Elementary | Bristol | Elementary | PK-05 | 250 | · |
| Glade Spring Middle | Glade Spring | Middle | 06-08 | 228 | · |
| Damascus Middle | Damascus | Middle | 06-08 | 188 | · |
| A. Linwood Holton Governor's School | Abingdon | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Day Treatment Program | Abingdon | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
| Washington County Career & Technical Education Center | Abingdon | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
Cities in Washington County
About Washington County
Across the compact Virginia county of Washington County of about 53,926 residents, the public-school footprint covers 19 schools and about 7,270 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $64,552, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 16% meaningfully below the Virginia median.
In terms of grade levels, Washington County spans 10 elementary schools (3,044 students), 4 middle schools (1,518), 4 high schools (2,171), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Washington County is Washington County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 7,270 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Washington County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2017-18, moving from about 7,233 students to 7,270. The school count climbed from 15 to 16 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 92% to 87%.
On allk12, the community for Washington County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Washington County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data