Washington County Schools & Education
Washington County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,616
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#28
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Washington County
Measured School Summary
Washington County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 75/100 and a graduation rate of 93.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Washington County spends $8,616 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 18% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower 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
7 public schools and 6 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
75/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #28 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
93.0%
4.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,616
$634 below the state average
School coverage
7
6 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Washington County has 7 public schools across 6 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.
Higher-signal county
Washington County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#28
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
Nashville CCSD 49
Elementary school only in this slice
584 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
West Washington Co CUD 10
Elementary and high visible
529 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Nashville CHSD 99
High school only in this slice
411 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Ashley CCSD 15
Elementary school only in this slice
120 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
West Washington Co CUD 10 is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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, Illinois
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.
Primary-Focused Infrastructure in Washington
Washington County manages 7 public schools for 1,776 students across six small districts. The landscape is unique, featuring 5 elementary schools and only 2 high schools, with no dedicated middle schools.
Spotlight on Nashville and West Washington
West Washington Co CUD 10 is the largest district by enrollment, though Nashville Grade School is the largest individual school with 584 students. No charter schools operate here, leaving education in the hands of six local districts.
The Quiet Feel of Rural Education
Education in Washington County is primarily rural, with four schools in the country and three in town. An average enrollment of 254 students per school creates a close-knit and safe environment for young learners.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Washington County
Reported Enrollment
1,776
7 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Washington County
Nashville CCSD 49
West Washington Co CUD 10
Nashville CHSD 99
Ashley CCSD 15
Irvington CCSD 11
Oakdale CCSD 1
7 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Grade School | Record | Nashville CCSD 49 | Nashville, 62263Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 584 |
| Nashville Comm High School | Record | Nashville CHSD 99 | Nashville, 62263Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 411 |
| Okawville Grade School | Record | West Washington Co CUD 10 | Okawville, 62271Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 281 |
| Okawville Jr/Sr High School | Record | West Washington Co CUD 10 | Okawville, 62271Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 248 |
| Ashley Com Consolidated School | Record | Ashley CCSD 15 | Ashley, 62808Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 120 |
| Irvington Elem School | Record | Irvington CCSD 11 | Irvington, 62848Town: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 72 |
| Oakdale Grade School | Record | Oakdale CCSD 1 | Oakdale, 62268Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 60 |
Nashville Grade School
Nashville CCSD 49
Nashville, 62263 / Town: Distant
Nashville Comm High School
Nashville CHSD 99
Nashville, 62263 / Town: Distant
Okawville Grade School
West Washington Co CUD 10
Okawville, 62271 / Rural: Distant
Okawville Jr/Sr High School
West Washington Co CUD 10
Okawville, 62271 / Rural: Distant
Ashley Com Consolidated School
Ashley CCSD 15
Ashley, 62808 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,616
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Washington County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Washington County, Illinois?
Washington County manages 7 public schools for 1,776 students across six small districts. The landscape is unique, featuring 5 elementary schools and only 2 high schools, with no dedicated middle schools.
What are the major school districts in Washington County, Illinois?
West Washington Co CUD 10 is the largest district by enrollment, though Nashville Grade School is the largest individual school with 584 students. No charter schools operate here, leaving education in the hands of six local districts.
What is the school experience like in Washington County?
Education in Washington County is primarily rural, with four schools in the country and three in town. An average enrollment of 254 students per school creates a close-knit and safe environment for young learners.
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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.