Washington County Schools & Education
Washington County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,057
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#20
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Washington County
Measured School Summary
Washington County performs at an average level with a school score of 55/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.3%.
Funding Context
At $6,057 per pupil, Washington County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 27% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% 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
12 public schools and 4 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
55/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #20 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
96.3%
5.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,057
$277 below the state average
School coverage
12
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Washington County has 12 public schools across 4 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.
Mixed school landscape
Washington County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#20
of 115 Missouri 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.
POTOSI R-III
Elementary to high school visible
2,036 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
KINGSTON K-14
Elementary to high school visible
833 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
VALLEY R-VI
Elementary and high visible
348 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
RICHWOODS R-VII
Elementary school only in this slice
151 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
KINGSTON K-14 is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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, Missouri
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.
Twelve Schools Supporting Local Families
Washington County manages 12 public schools across four districts, supporting 3,373 students. The network includes five elementary, three middle, and three high schools, plus one special education center.
Potosi R-III Leads Local Education
Potosi R-III is the county's largest district, serving 2,036 students across four campuses. All education in the county is delivered through traditional public districts, with zero charter schools in operation.
A Predominantly Rural Learning Environment
Nine of the county's 12 schools are in rural settings, with the remaining three in town locales. Potosi High is the largest school with 682 students, and the county-wide average school size is 281.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Washington County
Reported Enrollment
3,373
12 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Washington County
POTOSI R-III
KINGSTON K-14
VALLEY R-VI
RICHWOODS R-VII
12 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 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POTOSI HIGH | Record | POTOSI R-III | POTOSI, 63664Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 682 |
| POTOSI ELEM. | Record | POTOSI R-III | POTOSI, 63664Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 606 |
| TROJAN INTERMEDIATE | Record | POTOSI R-III | POTOSI, 63664Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 438 |
| JOHN A. EVANS MIDDLE | Record | POTOSI R-III | POTOSI, 63664Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 310 |
| KINGSTON HIGH | Record | KINGSTON K-14 | CADET, 63630Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 254 |
| KINGSTON PRIMARY | Record | KINGSTON K-14 | CADET, 63630Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 206 |
| KINGSTON MIDDLE | Record | KINGSTON K-14 | CADET, 63630Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 190 |
| KINGSTON ELEM. | Record | KINGSTON K-14 | CADET, 63630Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 183 |
| VALLEY HIGH | Record | VALLEY R-VI | CALEDONIA, 63631Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 183 |
| CALEDONIA ELEM. | Record | VALLEY R-VI | CALEDONIA, 63631Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 165 |
| RICHWOODS ELEM. | Record | RICHWOODS R-VII | RICHWOODS, 63071Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 151 |
| CITADEL SCHOOL | Record | MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED | POTOSI, 63664Town: Distant | KG–12 | Special Education | 5 |
CITADEL SCHOOL
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
POTOSI, 63664 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,057
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Washington County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Washington County, Missouri?
Washington County manages 12 public schools across four districts, supporting 3,373 students. The network includes five elementary, three middle, and three high schools, plus one special education center.
What are the major school districts in Washington County, Missouri?
Potosi R-III is the county's largest district, serving 2,036 students across four campuses. All education in the county is delivered through traditional public districts, with zero charter schools in operation.
What is the school experience like in Washington County?
Nine of the county's 12 schools are in rural settings, with the remaining three in town locales. Potosi High is the largest school with 682 students, and the county-wide average school size is 281.
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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.