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 18 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Washington County Schools & Education

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

Washington County, Virginia

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

School Score

64/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,529

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,941

School Score

64/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#32

of 127 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Washington County

Measured School Summary

Washington County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,529 per pupil, Washington County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 19% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% 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

18 public schools and 2 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

64/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #32 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

93.0%

4.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,529

$412 below the state average

School coverage

2 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 18 public schools across 2 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.

Dominant-district county

Washington County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 16 of 18 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#32

of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 83% 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 County Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

6,737 students

Elementary 7Middle 4High 4Other 1

16 listed schools in this county slice.

A. Linwood Holton Governor's School

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Washington County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 16 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?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Education Overview

About Schools in Washington County, Virginia

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 Mix of Rural and Suburban Schools

Washington County offers 18 public schools, including seven elementary and four high schools. The system supports 6,737 students across two districts, including a specialized Governor's school.

Exceptional Outcomes and Efficient Spending

The county maintains a 93.0% graduation rate, which is well above the national 87.0% average. Academic success is achieved with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,529, closely aligned with state averages.

Washington County Public Schools Spotlight

Washington County Public Schools is the largest district, managing 16 schools and all 6,737 students. The county also hosts the A. Linwood Holton Governor's School for advanced learners.

From Rural Fields to Suburban Hubs

The county features 10 rural schools and 8 suburban schools, with an average size of 449 students. Abingdon High is the largest campus, providing a suburban educational environment for 867 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Washington County

Reported Enrollment

6,737

15 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7

Middle4

High4

Other3

2 School Districts in Washington County

Washington County Public Schools

A. Linwood Holton Governor's School

1 school

0 students

18 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 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
ABINGDON HIGH	Record	Washington County Public Schools	Abingdon, 24210Suburb: Small	9–12	High	867
JOHN S. BATTLE HIGH	Record	Washington County Public Schools	Bristol, 24202Suburb: Small	9–12	High	659
E.B. STANLEY MIDDLE	Record	Washington County Public Schools	Abingdon, 24210Suburb: Small	6–8	Middle	643
High Point Elementary	Record	Washington County Public Schools	Bristol, 24202Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	596
Watauga Elementary	Record	Washington County Public Schools	Abingdon, 24211Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	557
Meadowview Elementary	Record	Washington County Public Schools	Meadowview, 24361Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	551
WALLACE MIDDLE	Record	Washington County Public Schools	Bristol, 24202Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	426
Abingdon Elementary	Record	Washington County Public Schools	Abingdon, 24210Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	423
Rhea Valley Elementary	Record	Washington County Public Schools	Meadowview, 24361Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	409
PATRICK HENRY HIGH	Record	Washington County Public Schools	Glade Spring, 24340Rural: Distant	9–12	High	366
Greendale Elementary	Record	Washington County Public Schools	Abingdon, 24210Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	294
Valley Institute Elementary	Record	Washington County Public Schools	Bristol, 24202Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	277
GLADE SPRING MIDDLE	Record	Washington County Public Schools	Glade Spring, 24340Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	254
HOLSTON HIGH	Record	Washington County Public Schools	Damascus, 24236Rural: Distant	9–12	High	245
DAMASCUS MIDDLE	Record	Washington County Public Schools	Damascus, 24236Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	170
A. Linwood Holton Governor's School	Record	A. Linwood Holton Governor's School	Abingdon, 24212Suburb: Small	—	Other	—
DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM	Record	Bristol City Public Schools	Abingdon, 24210Suburb: Small	—	Special Education	—
WASHINGTON COUNTY CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER	Record	Washington County Public Schools	Abingdon, 24210Suburb: Small	—	Vocational	—

ABINGDON HIGH

Washington County Public Schools

Abingdon, 24210 / Suburb: Small

Record9–12High867 students

JOHN S. BATTLE HIGH

Washington County Public Schools

Bristol, 24202 / Suburb: Small

Record9–12High659 students

E.B. STANLEY MIDDLE

Washington County Public Schools

Abingdon, 24210 / Suburb: Small

Record6–8Middle643 students

High Point Elementary

Washington County Public Schools

Bristol, 24202 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary596 students

Watauga Elementary

Washington County Public Schools

Abingdon, 24211 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary557 students

Meadowview Elementary

Washington County Public Schools

Meadowview, 24361 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary551 students

WALLACE MIDDLE

Washington County Public Schools

Bristol, 24202 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle426 students

Abingdon Elementary

Washington County Public Schools

Abingdon, 24210 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary423 students

Rhea Valley Elementary

Washington County Public Schools

Meadowview, 24361 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary409 students

PATRICK HENRY HIGH

Washington County Public Schools

Glade Spring, 24340 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High366 students

Greendale Elementary

Washington County Public Schools

Abingdon, 24210 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary294 students

Valley Institute Elementary

Washington County Public Schools

Bristol, 24202 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary277 students

GLADE SPRING MIDDLE

Washington County Public Schools

Glade Spring, 24340 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle254 students

HOLSTON HIGH

Washington County Public Schools

Damascus, 24236 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High245 students

DAMASCUS MIDDLE

Washington County Public Schools

Damascus, 24236 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle170 students

A. Linwood Holton Governor's School

Abingdon, 24212 / Suburb: Small

RecordOtherEnrollment not available

DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM

Bristol City Public Schools

Abingdon, 24210 / Suburb: Small

RecordSpecial EducationEnrollment not available

WASHINGTON COUNTY CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER

Washington County Public Schools

Abingdon, 24210 / Suburb: Small

RecordVocationalEnrollment not available

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,529

State avg $7,941

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?

Alleghany County (97.0%), Clarke County (97.0%), and Falls Church city (97.0%) currently lead Virginia 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 Virginia?

Across Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,941. The highest current county values are Surry County ($12,490), Highland County ($12,429), and Arlington County ($11,425). 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 64/100, 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 93.0%, 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 $7,529 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Washington County, Virginia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Washington County, Virginia?

Washington County offers 18 public schools, including seven elementary and four high schools. The system supports 6,737 students across two districts, including a specialized Governor's school.

How do schools in Washington County perform academically?

The county maintains a 93.0% graduation rate, which is well above the national 87.0% average. Academic success is achieved with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,529, closely aligned with state averages.

What are the major school districts in Washington County, Virginia?

Washington County Public Schools is the largest district, managing 16 schools and all 6,737 students. The county also hosts the A. Linwood Holton Governor's School for advanced learners.

What is the school experience like in Washington County?

The county features 10 rural schools and 8 suburban schools, with an average size of 449 students. Abingdon High is the largest campus, providing a suburban educational environment for 867 students.

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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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