Total enrollment
3,243
+220 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
Pacific County
Washington · Public K-12
Inside Pacific County, Washington, public K-12 schools number 21 and serve about 3,243 students out of a population of 23,994. That works out to 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 6 high schools.
4-year change in Pacific County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
16
-1 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Pacific County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Washington | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 37.9% | #21 of 26 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,243 | #28 of 37 | #1,758 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 16 | #30 of 37 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.2:1 | #9 of 37 | #2,125 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 60.8% | #12 of 37 | #1,084 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.8% | #19 of 36 | #965 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.
Pacific County school rankings
Residents
23,994
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
21
6 districts
Enrollment
3,243
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$67,081
Below Washington avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.8%
Above Washington avg
Elementary
8
1,199 students
Middle
1
188 students
High
6
1,188 students
Combined / other
6
668 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
South Bend School District
1,102 students · 6 districts in Pacific County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Pacific 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+
24.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.2%
civilian labor
Median age
55
15.0% under 18
Test scores in Pacific County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Washington state average: 58.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Willapa Valley Middle-High· 58.6%
- Ilwaco High School· 56.8%
- Naselle-Grays River Valley Jr Sr High Schools· 53.2%
- Willapa Elementary· 51.2%
- Raymond Elementary School· 50.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Raymond Jr Sr High School· 32.3%
- Hilltop Elementary School· 33.3%
- Mike Morris Elementary· 39.9%
- Ocean Park Elementary· 40.6%
- Naselle-Grays River Valley Elementary· 47.8%
Cities in Pacific County
About Pacific County
In Washington, Pacific County is a thinly populated county of about 23,994 residents. 21 public schools across the county serves about 3,243 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $67,081 a year, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 15% noticeably below the Washington median.
In terms of grade levels, Pacific County is built around 8 elementary schools (1,199 students), 1 middle school (188), 6 high schools (1,188), and 6 combined or other schools.
South Bend School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,102 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 7%: 3,023 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,243 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Pacific County lost 1 school, going from 17 to 16.
On allk12, the community for Pacific County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data