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Wahkiakum County

Washington · Public K-12

Wahkiakum County reports 2 public K-12 schools and roughly 399 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 1 elementary and 1 high.

7-year change in Wahkiakum County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
399
-82 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 84%
% Hispanic
13%
was 9%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
399
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,653
Below Washington avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.9%
Above Washington avg
Elementary
1
272 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
127 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wahkiakum School District
399 students · 1 district in Wahkiakum County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Wahkiakum 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
88%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
79%
Hispanic
13%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
55
17.5% under 18

Test scores in Wahkiakum County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Washington state average: 58.4%.

See all 1 schools in Wahkiakum County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Julius A Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle SchoolCathlametElementaryKG-08272·
Wahkiakum High SchoolCathlametHigh09-12127·

Cities in Wahkiakum County

Cathlamet2 schools

About Wahkiakum County

In Washington, Wahkiakum County is a small county of about 4,658 residents. 2 public schools across the county educates about 399 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $62,653, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 21% lower than the Washington median.

For a sense of the school types, Wahkiakum County covers 1 elementary school (272 students), and 1 high school (127).

Wahkiakum School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 399 students across Wahkiakum County.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 399 students, decreased 17% from the 481 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 84% to 79%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Wahkiakum County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Wahkiakum County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Wahkiakum County, Washington, with a combined enrollment of about 399.
How many high schools are in Wahkiakum County?
Wahkiakum County, Washington has 1 public high school, serving approximately 127 students.
How many elementary schools are in Wahkiakum County?
Wahkiakum County, Washington has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 272 students.
What is the largest school district in Wahkiakum County?
Wahkiakum School District is the largest school district in Wahkiakum County, serving approximately 399 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Wahkiakum County?
Wahkiakum County, Washington has a population of approximately 4,658, with a median age of 55. About 17.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Wahkiakum County?
Median household income in Wahkiakum County is $62,653, below the Washington average of $79,106. About 13.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wahkiakum County?
Approximately 21.8% of adults 25 and older in Wahkiakum County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Wahkiakum County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 55.9% of students in Wahkiakum 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 Wahkiakum County schools?
Across Wahkiakum County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Wahkiakum County?
Wahkiakum County residents are approximately 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 9% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data