Can I use Washington County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Washington County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Washington County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Washington County?

Start with the 133 listed public schools and 8 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Washington County Schools & Education

Name: Washington County, Oregon Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Washington County, Oregon

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

88.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

88.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 82.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,026

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,886

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 41/100

State Score Position

#10

of 36 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Washington County

Measured School Summary

Washington County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.3%.

Funding Context

Washington County spends $8,026 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 28% above the Oregon average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% 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

133 public schools and 8 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

53/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #10 of 36 Oregon counties with school score data.

Completion

88.3%

6.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,026

$140 above the state average

School coverage

133

8 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 133 public schools across 8 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.

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Parent decision brief

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.

Large multi-district county

Washington County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#10

of 36 Oregon 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.

Beaverton SD 48J

Elementary to high school visible

38,292 students

Elementary 36Middle 9High 10Other 1

56 listed schools in this county slice.

Hillsboro SD 1J

Elementary to high school visible

18,576 students

Elementary 27Middle 4High 4Other 1

36 listed schools in this county slice.

Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J

Elementary to high school visible

11,087 students

Elementary 10Middle 3High 3Other 1

17 listed schools in this county slice.

Forest Grove SD 15

Elementary to high school visible

5,769 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 1Other 0

10 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Beaverton SD 48J is the largest listed district slice, with 56 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?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

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, Oregon

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 Massive Network of Excellence

Washington County manages a robust system of 133 schools, serving 80,920 students across eight districts. This expansive infrastructure includes 87 elementary schools and 21 high schools, providing comprehensive coverage for one of Oregon's most populous regions.

Beaverton and Hillsboro Lead the Way

Beaverton SD 48J is the largest district, enrolling 38,292 students across 56 schools, followed by Hillsboro SD 1J with 18,576 students. Families also have access to six charter schools, which offer specialized alternative learning environments for approximately 4.5% of the student population.

Urban Centers and Suburban Campuses

Education here feels metropolitan, with 67 schools in city locales and 50 in suburban settings. While the average school size is 613 students, large campuses like Westview High School serve as many as 2,442 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

133

in Washington County

Reported Enrollment

80,920

133 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

5% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary87

Middle21

High21

Other4

8 School Districts in Washington County

Beaverton SD 48J

Hillsboro SD 1J

Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J

Forest Grove SD 15

Sherwood SD 88J

Banks SD 13

3 schools

1,056 students

Gaston SD 511J

2 schools

479 students

Northwest Regional ESD

1 school

0 students

133 Public Schools in Washington County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 16 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Washington County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Westview High School	Profile	Beaverton SD 48J	Portland, 97229Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,442
Forest Grove High School	Profile	Forest Grove SD 15	Forest Grove, 97116Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,977
Sunset High School	Profile	Beaverton SD 48J	Portland, 97229City: Small	9–12	High	1,962
Tigard High School	Profile	Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J	Tigard, 97224City: Small	9–12	High	1,799
Mountainside High School	Profile	Beaverton SD 48J	Beaverton, 97007Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,758
Tualatin High School	Profile	Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J	Tualatin, 97062Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,747
Sherwood High School	Profile	Sherwood SD 88J	Sherwood, 97140Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,704
Aloha High School	Profile	Beaverton SD 48J	Beaverton, 97078Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,686
Century High School	Profile	Hillsboro SD 1J	Hillsboro, 97123City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,551
Glencoe High School	Profile	Hillsboro SD 1J	Hillsboro, 97124City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,500
Southridge High School	Profile	Beaverton SD 48J	Beaverton, 97008City: Small	9–12	High	1,495
Beaverton High School	Profile	Beaverton SD 48J	Beaverton, 97005City: Small	9–12	High	1,483
Liberty High School	Profile	Hillsboro SD 1J	Hillsboro, 97124City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,454
Hillsboro High School	Profile	Hillsboro SD 1J	Hillsboro, 97123City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,359
Sherwood Middle School	Profile	Sherwood SD 88J	Sherwood, 97140Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,135
Tumwater Middle School	Profile	Beaverton SD 48J	Portland, 97229City: Small	6–8	Middle	998
Stoller Middle School	Record	Beaverton SD 48J	Portland, 97229Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	924
Twality Middle School	Record	Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J	Tigard, 97224City: Small	6–8	Middle	918
Aloha-Huber Park School	Record	Beaverton SD 48J	Beaverton, 97078Suburb: Large	PK–8	Primary	887
International School of Beaverton	Record	Beaverton SD 48J	Beaverton, 97078Suburb: Large	6–12	High	887

Westview High School

Beaverton SD 48J

Portland, 97229 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,442 students

Forest Grove High School

Forest Grove SD 15

Forest Grove, 97116 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,977 students

Sunset High School

Beaverton SD 48J

Portland, 97229 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,962 students

Tigard High School

Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J

Tigard, 97224 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,799 students

Mountainside High School

Beaverton SD 48J

Beaverton, 97007 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,758 students

Tualatin High School

Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J

Tualatin, 97062 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,747 students

Sherwood High School

Sherwood SD 88J

Sherwood, 97140 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,704 students

Aloha High School

Beaverton SD 48J

Beaverton, 97078 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,686 students

Century High School

Hillsboro SD 1J

Hillsboro, 97123 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,551 students

Glencoe High School

Hillsboro SD 1J

Hillsboro, 97124 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,500 students

Southridge High School

Beaverton SD 48J

Beaverton, 97008 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,495 students

Beaverton High School

Beaverton SD 48J

Beaverton, 97005 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,483 students

Liberty High School

Hillsboro SD 1J

Hillsboro, 97124 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,454 students

Hillsboro High School

Hillsboro SD 1J

Hillsboro, 97123 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,359 students

Sherwood Middle School

Sherwood SD 88J

Sherwood, 97140 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,135 students

Tumwater Middle School

Beaverton SD 48J

Portland, 97229 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle998 students

Stoller Middle School

Beaverton SD 48J

Portland, 97229 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle924 students

Twality Middle School

Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J

Tigard, 97224 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle918 students

Aloha-Huber Park School

Beaverton SD 48J

Beaverton, 97078 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–8Primary887 students

International School of Beaverton

Beaverton SD 48J

Beaverton, 97078 / Suburb: Large

Record6–12High887 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,026

State avg $7,886

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Oregon counties have the highest graduation rates?

Hood River County (92.0%), Morrow County (91.8%), and Lake County (91.0%) currently lead Oregon among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Oregon?

Across Oregon counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,886. The highest current county values are Wallowa County ($10,680), Gilliam County ($10,676), and Grant County ($10,655). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Washington County?

Washington County has a school score of 53/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Washington County?

The high school graduation rate in Washington County is 88.3%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Washington County spend per student?

Washington County spends $8,026 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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