Washington County


Summary:

The Washington County school district in Kentucky serves students from 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school), and 0 alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of academic performance across the district, with some standout schools and areas for improvement.

Washington County High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 96 out of 254 Kentucky high schools in 2024-2025 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2023-2024. The school's graduation rate is also high at 93.5%. In contrast, North Washington Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the Washington County and Kentucky averages on most test scores, despite improvements in its statewide ranking.

The data also reveals unique challenges faced by Commander Academy, the district's virtual high school. While the school maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 93.5%, its 10th-grade reading test scores are significantly lower than the Washington County and Kentucky averages. Overall, the Washington County school district as a whole is struggling, with all schools in the data set receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting a need for district-level interventions and strategies to improve academic performance across the county.

District Detail

 120 Mackville Hill Rd
Springfield, KY 40069

 (859) 336-5470

SchoolDigger Rank:
82nd of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,730

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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