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Douglas County

Washington · Public K-12

Douglas County operates 21 public K-12 schools inside Washington, with combined enrollment of approximately 7,221 (about 344 students per school). By grade band, the county runs 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Douglas County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,221
-457 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
21
+1 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
39%
was 44%
% Hispanic
58%
was 52%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
21
6 districts
Enrollment
7,221
NCES CCD
Median income
$80,363
Above Washington avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.8%
Above Washington avg
Elementary
12
3,664 students
Middle
3
1,517 students
High
5
1,933 students
Combined / other
1
107 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Eastmont School District
5,930 students · 6 districts in Douglas County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Douglas 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
61%
Hispanic
36%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
18%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
39%
Hispanic
58%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
39
24.4% under 18

All schools (21)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Eastmont Senior HighEast WenatcheeHigh10-121,534·
Eastmont Junior HighEast WenatcheeMiddle07-09687·
Sterling Junior High SchoolEast WenatcheeMiddle07-09676·
Cascade ElementaryEast WenatcheeElementaryKG-06568·
Grant Elementary SchoolEast WenatcheeElementaryKG-06534·
Kenroy ElementaryEast WenatcheeElementaryKG-06530·
Lee ElementaryEast WenatcheeElementaryKG-06522·
Clovis Point Elementary SchoolEast WenatcheeElementaryKG-06511·
Bridgeport ElementaryBridgeportElementaryPK-05347·
Rock Island ElementaryRock IslandElementaryKG-06288·
Bridgeport High SchoolBridgeportHigh09-12238·
Bridgeport Middle SchoolBridgeportMiddle06-08154·
Waterville ElementaryWatervilleElementaryKG-05129·
Waterville High SchoolWatervilleHigh06-12127·
Orondo Elementary and Middle SchoolOrondoElementaryPK-08124·
Mansfield Elem and High SchoolMansfieldCombinedPK-12107·
Eastmont PreschoolsEast WenatcheeElementaryPK-PK69·
Bridgeport Aurora High SchoolBridgeportHigh09-1233·
Palisades Elementary SchoolPalisadesElementaryPK-0632·
Eastmont AcademyEast WenatcheeElementaryKG-0610·
Canyon View Group HomeEast WenatcheeHigh10-111·

Cities in Douglas County

East Wenatchee11 schoolsBridgeport3 schoolsBridgeport1 schoolMansfield1 schoolOrondo1 schoolPalisades1 schoolRock Island1 schoolWaterville1 schoolWaterville1 school

About Douglas County

Douglas County is a thinly populated Washington county of about 44,366 residents, home to 21 public schools and roughly 7,221 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $80,363 a year, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Douglas County comprises 12 elementary schools (3,664 students), 3 middle schools (1,517), 5 high schools (1,933), and 1 combined or other schools.

Eastmont School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 5,930 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,221 students, shrank 6% from the 7,678 reported in SY 2017-18. Douglas County now counts 21 public schools, up from 20 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 52% to 58% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Douglas County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Douglas County?
Douglas County, Washington has 21 public K-12 schools serving approximately 7,221 students.
How many high schools are in Douglas County?
Douglas County, Washington has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 1,933 students.
How many middle schools are in Douglas County?
Douglas County, Washington has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,517 students.
How many elementary schools are in Douglas County?
Douglas County, Washington has 12 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,664 students.
What is the largest school district in Douglas County?
Eastmont School District is the largest school district in Douglas County, serving approximately 5,930 students. The county contains 6 school districts overall.
How many people live in Douglas County?
Douglas County has roughly 44,366 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Douglas County?
Median household income in Douglas County is $80,363, above the Washington average of $79,106. About 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Douglas County?
Approximately 21.5% of adults 25 and older in Douglas County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Douglas County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 62.8% of students in Douglas County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Washington county average of 53.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Douglas County schools?
Across Douglas County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.2 to 1.

Douglas County school rankings

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