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Ferry County

Washington · Public K-12

Ferry County, Washington hosts 11 public K-12 schools and around 1,102 students, averaging roughly 100 per campus. Republic School District runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Ferry County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,102
+207 (+23%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
11
5 districts
Enrollment
1,102
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,614
Below Washington avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.2%
Above Washington avg
Elementary
4
313 students
Middle
2
133 students
High
3
223 students
Combined / other
2
433 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Republic School District
540 students · 5 districts in Ferry County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Ferry 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
72%
Hispanic
4%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
10%
Native American
14%
Pacific Islander
2%
School enrollment
White
64%
Hispanic
7%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
Native American
17%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
12.5%
civilian labor
Median age
53
16.6% under 18

Test scores in Ferry County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Washington state average: 58.4%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Curlew Elem & High School· 43.2%
  2. Republic Middle School· 43.0%

See all 2 schools in Ferry County ranked by score →

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Curlew Elem & High SchoolCurlewCombinedPK-12234·
Republic Parent PartnerRepublicCombinedKG-12199·
Republic Elementary SchoolRepublicElementaryKG-05152·
Republic Senior High SchoolRepublicHigh09-12103·
Republic Middle SchoolRepublicMiddle06-0886·
Inchelium Elementary SchoolIncheliumElementaryKG-0579·
Inchelium High SchoolIncheliumHigh09-1262·
Ferry County Open Doors - Youth ReengagementCurlewHigh08-1258·
Inchelium Middle SchoolIncheliumMiddle06-0847·
Orient Elementary SchoolOrientElementaryKG-0842·
Keller Elementary SchoolKellerElementaryKG-0640·

Cities in Ferry County

Inchelium3 schoolsRepublic3 schoolsCurlew2 schoolsKeller1 schoolOrient1 schoolRepublic1 school

About Ferry County

Ferry County is a low-population county of about 7,387 residents in Washington. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 1,102 students across 11 schools.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $55,614, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 30% below the Washington median.

On the school-mix side, Ferry County is built around 4 elementary schools (313 students), 2 middle schools (133), 3 high schools (223), and 2 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Ferry County is Republic School District, which alone enrolls about 540 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,102 students, climbed 23% from the 895 reported in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Ferry County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Ferry County?
There are 11 public K-12 schools in Ferry County, Washington, with a combined enrollment of about 1,102.
How many high schools are in Ferry County?
Ferry County, Washington has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 223 students.
How many middle schools are in Ferry County?
Ferry County, Washington has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 133 students.
How many elementary schools are in Ferry County?
Ferry County, Washington has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 313 students.
What is the largest school district in Ferry County?
Republic School District is the largest school district in Ferry County, serving approximately 540 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
How many people live in Ferry County?
Ferry County has roughly 7,387 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Ferry County?
Median household income in Ferry County is $55,614, below the Washington average of $79,106. About 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Ferry County?
Approximately 15.2% of adults 25 and older in Ferry County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Ferry County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 56.2% of students in Ferry 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 Ferry County schools?
Across Ferry County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 30.5 to 1.

Ferry County school rankings

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