Washington County Schools & Education
Washington County, Utah
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
92.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,173
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,829
School Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 42/100
State Score Position
#17
of 29 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Washington County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 39/100, Washington County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.9%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,173 per pupil, Washington County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% below the Utah average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 24% 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
64 public schools and 7 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
39/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #17 of 29 Utah counties with school score data.
Completion
92.9%
3.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,173
$1,656 below the state average
School coverage
64
7 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 64 public schools across 7 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.
Dominant-district county
Washington District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 55 of 64 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#17
of 29 Utah counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below 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.
Washington District
Elementary to high school visible
37,572 students
55 listed schools in this county slice.
Vista School
Other grade structure
1,112 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
George Washington Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
1,003 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Valley Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
529 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Washington District is the largest listed district slice, with 55 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, Utah
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 Rapidly Expanding Educational Hub
Washington County manages 64 public schools serving a total enrollment of 41,468 students. The system is diverse, featuring 34 elementary schools and 13 high schools spread across 7 different districts.
Exceptional Outcomes on Limited Budgets
The county's 92.9% graduation rate is one of the highest in the region, far exceeding the national average of 87.0%. Educators achieve these results with a per-pupil expenditure of $5,173, which is the lowest among these five counties.
Washington District and Digital Innovation
The Washington District is the primary provider with 37,572 students, including the massive Utah Online K8 program with 3,428 students. Eight charter schools, such as George Washington Academy, offer additional specialized tracks for families.
A Mix of Urban and Rural Settings
The county features a unique locale mix with 27 schools in city centers and 21 in rural areas. While the average school size is 669 students, the largest campus is actually a virtual one, reflecting the area's embrace of online learning.
School Overview
Total Schools
64
in Washington County
Reported Enrollment
41,468
64 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
8
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Washington County
Washington District
GuideVista School
George Washington Academy
Valley Academy
Utah Arts Academy
Mountain View Montessori
St. George Academy
64 Public Schools in Washington County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 11 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 64 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Online K8 | Profile | Washington District | St George, 84770City: Small | KG–8 | Virtual | 3,428 |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Profile | Washington District | WASHINGTON, 84780Rural: Fringe | 10–12 | High | 1,334 |
| Dixie High | Profile | Washington District | ST GEORGE, 84770City: Small | 10–12 | High | 1,293 |
| Snow Canyon High | Profile | Washington District | ST GEORGE, 84770City: Small | 10–12 | High | 1,266 |
| Utah Online 7-12 | Profile | Washington District | SAINT GEORGE, 84770City: Small | 6–12 | Virtual | 1,220 |
| Desert Hills High | Profile | Washington District | SAINT GEORGE, 84790Rural: Fringe | 10–12 | High | 1,210 |
| Hurricane High | Profile | Washington District | HURRICANE, 84737Town: Fringe | PK–12 | Other | 1,201 |
| Pine View High | Profile | Washington District | ST GEORGE, 84790City: Small | 10–12 | High | 1,143 |
| Vista School | Profile | Vista School | IVINS, 84738Rural: Fringe | KG–9 | Charter | 1,112 |
| George Washington Academy | Profile | George Washington Academy | ST GEORGE, 84790Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Charter | 1,003 |
| Crimson Cliffs Middle | Profile | Washington District | WASHINGTON, 84780Rural: Fringe | 8–9 | Other | 978 |
| Snow Canyon Middle | Record | Washington District | ST GEORGE, 84770City: Small | PK–9 | Other | 909 |
| Desert Hills Middle | Record | Washington District | SAINT GEORGE, 84790Rural: Fringe | 8–9 | Other | 895 |
| Hurricane Middle | Record | Washington District | HURRICANE, 84737Town: Fringe | PK–9 | Other | 864 |
| Dixie Middle | Record | Washington District | ST GEORGE, 84770City: Small | 8–9 | Other | 854 |
| Washington Fields Intermediate | Record | Washington District | WASHINGTON, 84780Suburb: Small | 6–7 | Middle | 830 |
| Lava Ridge Intermediate | Record | Washington District | SANTA CLARA, 84765Rural: Fringe | 6–7 | Middle | 815 |
| Sunrise Ridge Intermediate | Record | Washington District | SAINT GEORGE, 84790City: Small | 6–7 | Middle | 810 |
| Hurricane Intermediate | Record | Washington District | HURRICANE, 84737Town: Fringe | PK–7 | Primary | 784 |
| Pine View Middle | Record | Washington District | ST GEORGE, 84790City: Small | 8–9 | Other | 779 |
Utah Online K8
Washington District
St George, 84770 / City: Small
Crimson Cliffs High
Washington District
WASHINGTON, 84780 / Rural: Fringe
Dixie High
Washington District
ST GEORGE, 84770 / City: Small
Snow Canyon High
Washington District
ST GEORGE, 84770 / City: Small
Utah Online 7-12
Washington District
SAINT GEORGE, 84770 / City: Small
Desert Hills High
Washington District
SAINT GEORGE, 84790 / Rural: Fringe
Hurricane High
Washington District
HURRICANE, 84737 / Town: Fringe
Pine View High
Washington District
ST GEORGE, 84790 / City: Small
Vista School
Vista School
IVINS, 84738 / Rural: Fringe
George Washington Academy
George Washington Academy
ST GEORGE, 84790 / Rural: Fringe
Crimson Cliffs Middle
Washington District
WASHINGTON, 84780 / Rural: Fringe
Washington Fields Intermediate
Washington District
WASHINGTON, 84780 / Suburb: Small
Lava Ridge Intermediate
Washington District
SANTA CLARA, 84765 / Rural: Fringe
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
Washington District
SAINT GEORGE, 84790 / City: Small
Hurricane Intermediate
Washington District
HURRICANE, 84737 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,173
State avg $6,829
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Schools in Washington County, Utah — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Washington County, Utah?
Washington County manages 64 public schools serving a total enrollment of 41,468 students. The system is diverse, featuring 34 elementary schools and 13 high schools spread across 7 different districts.
How do schools in Washington County perform academically?
The county's 92.9% graduation rate is one of the highest in the region, far exceeding the national average of 87.0%. Educators achieve these results with a per-pupil expenditure of $5,173, which is the lowest among these five counties.
What are the major school districts in Washington County, Utah?
The Washington District is the primary provider with 37,572 students, including the massive Utah Online K8 program with 3,428 students. Eight charter schools, such as George Washington Academy, offer additional specialized tracks for families.
What is the school experience like in Washington County?
The county features a unique locale mix with 27 schools in city centers and 21 in rural areas. While the average school size is 669 students, the largest campus is actually a virtual one, reflecting the area's embrace of online learning.
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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.