Total enrollment
7,221
+1,418 (+24%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Douglas County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
21
+4 (+24%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Douglas County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Washington | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7,221 | #24 of 37 | #1,025 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 21 | #24 of 37 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.7:1 | #27 of 37 | #2,409 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 62.8% | #9 of 37 | #986 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.2% | #20 of 36 | #1,046 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.
Douglas County school rankings
Residents
44,366
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
21
6 districts
Enrollment
7,221
students · 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
School enrollment
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
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastmont Senior High | East Wenatchee | High | 10-12 | 1,534 | · |
| Eastmont Junior High | East Wenatchee | Middle | 07-09 | 687 | · |
| Sterling Junior High School | East Wenatchee | Middle | 07-09 | 676 | · |
| Cascade Elementary | East Wenatchee | Elementary | KG-06 | 568 | · |
| Grant Elementary School | East Wenatchee | Elementary | KG-06 | 534 | · |
| Kenroy Elementary | East Wenatchee | Elementary | KG-06 | 530 | · |
| Lee Elementary | East Wenatchee | Elementary | KG-06 | 522 | · |
| Clovis Point Elementary School | East Wenatchee | Elementary | KG-06 | 511 | · |
| Bridgeport Elementary | Bridgeport | Elementary | PK-05 | 347 | · |
| Rock Island Elementary | Rock Island | Elementary | KG-06 | 288 | · |
| Bridgeport High School | Bridgeport | High | 09-12 | 238 | · |
| Bridgeport Middle School | Bridgeport | Middle | 06-08 | 154 | · |
| Waterville Elementary | Waterville | Elementary | KG-05 | 129 | · |
| Waterville High School | Waterville | High | 06-12 | 127 | · |
| Orondo Elementary and Middle School | Orondo | Elementary | PK-08 | 124 | · |
| Mansfield Elem and High School | Mansfield | Combined | PK-12 | 107 | · |
| Eastmont Preschools | East Wenatchee | Elementary | PK-PK | 69 | · |
| Bridgeport Aurora High School | Bridgeport | High | 09-12 | 33 | · |
| Palisades Elementary School | Palisades | Elementary | PK-06 | 32 | · |
| Eastmont Academy | East Wenatchee | Elementary | KG-06 | 10 | · |
| Canyon View Group Home | East Wenatchee | High | 10-11 | 1 | · |
Cities in Douglas County
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, grew 24% from the 5,803 reported in SY 2020-21. Douglas County now counts 21 public schools, up from 17 in SY 2020-21.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data