Washington County Schools & Education
Washington County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
72.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
72.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,656
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#24
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Washington County
Measured School Summary
Washington County faces educational challenges with a school score of 38/100 and a graduation rate of 72.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
Washington County spends $8,656 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% above the Colorado average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 10.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Washington County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
11 public schools and 5 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
38/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #24 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
72.3%
10.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,656
$1,209 above the state average
School coverage
11
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Washington County has 11 public schools across 5 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Washington County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Washington County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#24
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Akron School District No. R-1
Elementary and high visible
427 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Otis School District No. R-3
Elementary and high visible
201 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Lone Star School District No. 101
Elementary to high school visible
124 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Arickaree School District No. R-2
Elementary and high visible
101 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Lone Star School District No. 101 is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Washington County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Washington County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Washington County, Colorado
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A High Number of Small Districts
Washington County manages 11 public schools through five different school districts, serving a total of 935 students. The landscape is unique, featuring five elementary schools and five high schools for a relatively small population.
Small Districts with Rural Roots
The Akron School District No. R-1 is the largest by enrollment with 427 students. All schools in the county are traditional public institutions, as there are no charter schools within the county boundaries.
An Intimate Rural Classroom Experience
Every school in Washington County is rural, resulting in a very low average school size of 85 students. Akron Elementary is the largest at 327 students, while Arickaree Elementary provides a highly personalized experience with only 56 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Washington County
Reported Enrollment
935
11 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Washington County
Akron School District No. R-1
Otis School District No. R-3
Lone Star School District No. 101
Arickaree School District No. R-2
Woodlin School District No. R-104
11 Public Schools in Washington County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Elementary School | Record | Akron School District No. R-1 | AKRON, 80720Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 327 |
| Otis Junior-Senior High School | Record | Otis School District No. R-3 | OTIS, 80743Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 105 |
| Akron High School | Record | Akron School District No. R-1 | AKRON, 80720Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 100 |
| Otis Elementary School | Record | Otis School District No. R-3 | OTIS, 80743Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 96 |
| Arickaree Elementary School | Record | Arickaree School District No. R-2 | ANTON, 80801Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 56 |
| Lone Star Elementary School | Record | Lone Star School District No. 101 | OTIS, 80743Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 56 |
| Arickaree Undivided High School | Record | Arickaree School District No. R-2 | ANTON, 80801Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 45 |
| Lone Star Undivided High School | Record | Lone Star School District No. 101 | OTIS, 80743Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 44 |
| Woodlin Elementary School | Record | Woodlin School District No. R-104 | WOODROW, 80757Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 41 |
| Woodlin Undivided High School | Record | Woodlin School District No. R-104 | WOODROW, 80757Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 41 |
| Lone Star Middle School | Record | Lone Star School District No. 101 | OTIS, 80743Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 24 |
Akron Elementary School
Akron School District No. R-1
AKRON, 80720 / Rural: Remote
Otis Junior-Senior High School
Otis School District No. R-3
OTIS, 80743 / Rural: Remote
Akron High School
Akron School District No. R-1
AKRON, 80720 / Rural: Remote
Otis Elementary School
Otis School District No. R-3
OTIS, 80743 / Rural: Remote
Arickaree Elementary School
Arickaree School District No. R-2
ANTON, 80801 / Rural: Remote
Lone Star Elementary School
Lone Star School District No. 101
OTIS, 80743 / Rural: Remote
Arickaree Undivided High School
Arickaree School District No. R-2
ANTON, 80801 / Rural: Remote
Lone Star Undivided High School
Lone Star School District No. 101
OTIS, 80743 / Rural: Remote
Woodlin Elementary School
Woodlin School District No. R-104
WOODROW, 80757 / Rural: Remote
Woodlin Undivided High School
Woodlin School District No. R-104
WOODROW, 80757 / Rural: Remote
Lone Star Middle School
Lone Star School District No. 101
OTIS, 80743 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,656
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Washington County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Washington County, Colorado?
Washington County manages 11 public schools through five different school districts, serving a total of 935 students. The landscape is unique, featuring five elementary schools and five high schools for a relatively small population.
What are the major school districts in Washington County, Colorado?
The Akron School District No. R-1 is the largest by enrollment with 427 students. All schools in the county are traditional public institutions, as there are no charter schools within the county boundaries.
What is the school experience like in Washington County?
Every school in Washington County is rural, resulting in a very low average school size of 85 students. Akron Elementary is the largest at 327 students, while Arickaree Elementary provides a highly personalized experience with only 56 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.