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Clark County

Washington · Public K-12

Clark County's public-school directory totals 151 campuses, with student enrollment near 74,406. Vancouver School District is the largest district. Median household income runs around $97,536. By grade band, the county runs 72 elementary, 26 middle, and 34 high schools.

7-year change in Clark County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
74,366
-5,509 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
144
+12 (+9%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
59%
was 66%
% Hispanic
22%
was 19%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
5%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
151
15 districts
Enrollment
74,406
NCES CCD
Median income
$97,536
Above Washington avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.2%
Below Washington avg
Elementary
72
30,250 students
Middle
26
16,279 students
High
34
24,600 students
Combined / other
19
3,277 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Vancouver School District
21,783 students · 15 districts in Clark County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Clark 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
75%
Hispanic
12%
Black
2%
Asian
5%
Two or more
12%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
59%
Hispanic
22%
Black
3%
Asian
5%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
2%
Bachelor's+
33.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
39
22.7% under 18

All schools (151)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Riverview Elementary SchoolVancouverElementaryKG-05322·
Summit View High SchoolBrush PrairieHigh09-12319·
George C Marshall ElementaryVancouverElementaryKG-05313·
Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary SchVancouverElementaryPK-05312·
Lake Shore ElementaryVancouverElementaryKG-05300·
Vancouver Innovation Technology and Arts ElementaryVancouverElementaryKG-05300·
Open DoorsVancouverHigh11-12284·
Lincoln Elementary SchoolVancouverElementaryKG-05280·
Odyssey Middle SchoolCamasMiddle06-08277·
Hathaway ElementaryWashougalElementaryPK-05272·
Washington ElementaryVancouverElementaryKG-05244·
Hough Elementary SchoolVancouverElementaryKG-05238·
Vancouver Virtual Learning AcademyVancouverCombinedKG-12238·
Gause ElementaryWashougalElementaryPK-05224·
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary SchoolVancouverElementaryKG-05224·
Early Childhood Education CenterVancouverElementaryPK-PK217·
The Heights Learning CenterCamasElementaryPK-PK215·
Home Choice AcademyVancouverCombinedKG-12204·
Discovery High SchoolCamasHigh09-12201·
Wisdom Ridge AcademyRidgefieldCombinedKG-12200·
Fruit Valley Elementary SchoolVancouverElementaryKG-05188·
Green Mountain SchoolWoodlandElementaryKG-08163·
Hayes Freedom High SchoolCamasHigh09-12161·
Vancouver Home ConnectionVancouverCombinedKG-12159·
Open Doors EvergreenVancouverHigh09-12157·
Camas Connect AcademyCamasCombinedKG-12155·
Washington State School for the DeafVancouverCombinedPK-12127·
Northwest AllprepProsserCombinedKG-12112·
Hollingsworth AcademyVancouverCombinedKG-12101·
Ridgefield Early Learning CenterRidgefieldElementaryPK-PK100·
Lewis and Clark High SchoolVancouverHigh09-1296·
Vancouver Success AcademyVancouverCombinedKG-1275·
Jim Tangeman CenterVancouverCombinedKG-1272·
Rooted School WashingtonVancouverHigh09-1258·
Gate Work Study ProgramVancouverHigh12-1251·
Washington State School for the BlindVancouverHigh06-1250·
Open Doors Battle GroundBrush PrairieHigh09-1247·
ESD 112 Open Doors ReengagementVancouverHigh09-1246·
Papermaker PreschoolCamasElementaryPK-PK40·
La Center AcademyLa CenterCombinedKG-1238·
Washougal Special ServicesWashougalElementaryPK-PK36·
Early Childhood CenterVancouverElementaryPK-PK33·
Clark County Juvenile Detention SchoolVancouverCombined03-1215·
Cascadia Technical Academy Skills CenterVancouverHigh09-1214·
Washougal Learning AcademyWashougalCombinedKG-1213·
Camas School District Open DoorsCamasHigh09-120·
Daybreak Youth ServicesBrush PrairieHigh06-120·
ESA 112 Special Ed Co-OpVancouverCombinedPK-120·
Preschool Infant OtherBrush PrairieCombinedPK-120·
Vancouver Contracted ProgramsVancouverHigh09-120·
Vancouver Intensive Communications CenterVancouverCombinedKG-120·

Cities in Clark County

Vancouver47 schoolsVancouver45 schoolsCamas18 schoolsBattle Ground6 schoolsWashougal6 schoolsBattle Ground5 schoolsBrush Prairie5 schoolsLa Center4 schoolsRidgefield4 schoolsBrush Prairie3 schoolsRidgefield3 schoolsAmboy1 schoolProsser1 schoolWashougal1 schoolWoodland1 schoolYacolt1 school

About Clark County

In Washington, Clark County is a high-population county of about 516,959 residents. 151 public schools across the county instructs about 74,406 students between them.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $97,536, roughly 33% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 23% above the Washington median.

For a sense of the school types, Clark County is made up of 72 elementary schools (30,250 students), 26 middle schools (16,279), 34 high schools (24,600), and 19 combined or other schools.

Vancouver School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 21,783 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 7%: 79,875 students in SY 2017-18 versus 74,366 in SY 2024-25. Clark County now counts 144 public schools, up from 132 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 66% to 59% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Clark County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Clark County?
There are 151 public K-12 schools in Clark County, Washington, with a combined enrollment of about 74,406.
How many high schools are in Clark County?
Clark County, Washington has 34 public high schools, serving approximately 24,600 students.
How many middle schools are in Clark County?
Clark County, Washington has 26 public middle schools, serving approximately 16,279 students.
How many elementary schools are in Clark County?
Clark County, Washington has 72 public elementary schools, serving approximately 30,250 students.
What is the largest school district in Clark County?
Vancouver School District is the largest school district in Clark County, serving approximately 21,783 students. The county contains 15 school districts overall.
What is the population of Clark County?
Clark County, Washington has a population of approximately 516,959, with a median age of 39. About 22.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Clark County?
Median household income in Clark County is $97,536, above the Washington average of $79,106. About 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Clark County?
Approximately 33.3% of adults 25 and older in Clark County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Clark County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 43.2% of students in Clark County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Washington county average of 53.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clark County schools?
Across Clark County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 19.4 to 1.

Clark County school rankings

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