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Garfield County

Washington · Public K-12

Garfield County's public-school footprint spans 2 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 343, the largest district being Pomeroy School District. That works out to 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Garfield County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
343
+9 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 87%
% Hispanic
11%
was 8%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
343
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,884
Below Washington avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.6%
Below Washington avg
Elementary
1
201 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
142 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Pomeroy School District
343 students · 1 district in Garfield County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Garfield 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
89%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
11%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
31.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.3%
civilian labor
Median age
48
18.7% under 18

Test scores in Garfield County

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

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Pomeroy Elementary School· 62.0%
  2. Pomeroy Jr Sr High School· 45.8%

See all 2 schools in Garfield County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Pomeroy Elementary SchoolPomeroyElementaryPK-06201·
Pomeroy Jr Sr High SchoolPomeroyHigh07-12142·

Cities in Garfield County

Pomeroy2 schools

About Garfield County

Garfield County is a sparse Washington county of about 2,353 residents, home to 2 public schools and roughly 343 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $64,884, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 18% noticeably below the Washington median.

In terms of grade levels, Garfield County consists of 1 elementary school (201 students), and 1 high school (142).

Pomeroy School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 343 students across Garfield County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 343 students, climbed 3% from the 334 reported in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment rose from 8% to 11%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Garfield County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Garfield County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Garfield County, Washington, with a combined enrollment of about 343.
How many high schools are in Garfield County?
Garfield County, Washington has 1 public high school, serving approximately 142 students.
How many elementary schools are in Garfield County?
Garfield County, Washington has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 201 students.
What is the largest school district in Garfield County?
Pomeroy School District is the largest school district in Garfield County, serving approximately 343 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Garfield County?
Garfield County, Washington has a population of approximately 2,353, with a median age of 48. About 18.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Garfield County?
Median household income in Garfield County is $64,884, below the Washington average of $79,106. About 4.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Garfield County?
Approximately 31.8% of adults 25 and older in Garfield County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Garfield County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 44.6% of students in Garfield 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 Garfield County schools?
Across Garfield County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Garfield County?
Garfield County residents are approximately 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data