District of Columbia Schools & Education
School quality and education data for all 1 counties.
Avg Graduation Rate
73.3%
Avg Per-Pupil Spending
$11,959
Avg School Score
55/100
Total Schools
244
63 districts
State Overview
About Schools in District of Columbia
DC Trails National Graduation and Spending Averages
The District of Columbia reports a 73.3% graduation rate, which sits significantly below the national average of 87.0%. At $11,959 per student, spending also lags behind the national benchmark of $13,000.
A Unitary District with No Regional Variation
Because the District of Columbia operates as a single educational entity, there is no variation in county-level data across the region. The entire system maintains a uniform school score of 55.4 and a consistent graduation rate of 73.3%.
Evaluating the $12,000 Investment Per Pupil
The district invests $11,959 per student to achieve a school score of 55.4, which actually exceeds the national median of 50.0. However, the 73.3% graduation rate suggests that this spending does not yet translate into national-level completion success.
One District Defining the Local Standard
As the only jurisdiction, the District of Columbia holds the top spot by default with a score of 55.4 and a $11,959 investment level. Without neighboring counties for comparison, this single data point represents the entirety of the local educational performance landscape.
Strong School Scores Face Graduation Challenges
DC presents a unique profile where school quality scores beat the national median despite a graduation rate that is over 13 points below the US average. Families find a centralized system that maintains stable performance metrics but requires significant progress to reach national completion standards.
All District of Columbia Counties
| County | School Score |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 55/100 |
— = data pending from NCES pipeline.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.