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Clallam County Schools & Education

School Score

43/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

52.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

52.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 81.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,769

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,250

School Score

43/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 51/100

State Score Position

#34

of 39 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Clallam County

Measured School Summary

Clallam County has midrange measured school signals (score: 43/100) with a graduation rate of 52.1%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Clallam County spends $9,769 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 16% below the Washington average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 29.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Clallam 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

28 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

43/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #34 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.

Completion

52.1%

29.3 pts below the state average

Funding context

$9,769

$519 above the state average

School coverage

28

6 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

Clallam County has 28 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.

Parent decision brief

What Clallam 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

Clallam 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

#34

of 39 Washington counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.

Port Angeles School District

Elementary to high school visible

3,534 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 2Other 2

10 listed schools in this county slice.

Sequim School District

Elementary to high school visible

2,602 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 2

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Quillayute Valley School District

Elementary to high school visible

2,469 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 2Other 1

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Cape Flattery School District

Elementary and high visible

479 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 2

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Port Angeles School District is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Clallam County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Clallam 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 Clallam County, Washington

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.

Olympic Peninsula School Infrastructure

Clallam County maintains 28 public schools for 9,432 students across six districts. The infrastructure is unique, featuring nine 'other' category schools—including online and alternative options—alongside nine elementary and seven high schools. This variety addresses the geographic challenges of the peninsula's diverse terrain.

Port Angeles and Sequim Lead

Port Angeles School District is the largest with 10 schools and 3,534 students, while Sequim serves 2,602 students. The Quillayute Valley School District hosts the Insight School of Washington, a large virtual high school with 1,556 students. No brick-and-mortar charter schools currently operate in the county.

Town-Centered Schools with Rural Reach

With 21 schools located in town settings and seven in rural areas, the average school size is 337 students. Large campuses like Port Angeles High and Sequim High serve as the social hubs for their respective communities. The presence of nine alternative or specialized schools highlights a focus on non-traditional learning paths.

School Overview

Total Schools

28

in Clallam County

Reported Enrollment

9,432

28 schools reporting

School Districts

6

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9
Middle3
High7
Other9

6 School Districts in Clallam County

Port Angeles School District

Guide
10 schools
3,534 students
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Sequim School District

6 schools
2,602 students

Quillayute Valley School District

6 schools
2,473 students

Cape Flattery School District

4 schools
479 students

Crescent School District

2 schools
336 students

Olympic Educational Service District 114

2 schools
14 students

28 Public Schools in Clallam County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 28 matching schools

Insight School of Washington

Quillayute Valley School District

Forks, 98331 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12Virtual1,556 students

Port Angeles High School

Port Angeles School District

PORT ANGELES, 98362 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High989 students

Sequim Senior High

Sequim School District

Sequim, 98382 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High794 students

Sequim Middle School

Sequim School District

Sequim, 98382 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle568 students

Helen Haller Elementary School

Sequim School District

Sequim, 98382 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary541 students

Greywolf Elementary School

Sequim School District

Sequim, 98382 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary524 students

Stevens Middle School

Port Angeles School District

PORT ANGELES, 98363 / Town: Remote

Record7–8Middle492 students

Roosevelt Elementary School

Port Angeles School District

Port Angeles, 98362 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary406 students

Hamilton Elementary

Port Angeles School District

PORT ANGELES, 98363 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary368 students

Dry Creek Elementary

Port Angeles School District

PORT ANGELES, 98363 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary367 students

Franklin Elementary

Port Angeles School District

PORT ANGELES, 98362 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary354 students

Forks Elementary School

Quillayute Valley School District

Forks, 98331 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–4Primary341 students

Forks High School

Quillayute Valley School District

Forks, 98331 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High290 students

Forks Middle School

Quillayute Valley School District

Forks, 98331 / Town: Remote

Record5–8Middle273 students

Jefferson Elementary

Port Angeles School District

PORT ANGELES, 98362 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary273 students

SEAVIEW ACADEMY

Port Angeles School District

Port Angeles, 98363 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–12Virtual219 students

Crescent School

Crescent School District

Joyce, 98343 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–12Other214 students

Neah Bay Junior/ Senior High School

Cape Flattery School District

Neah Bay, 98357 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High189 students

Neah Bay Elementary School

Cape Flattery School District

Neah Bay, 98357 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary174 students

Olympic Peninsula HomeConnection

Crescent School District

Joyce, 98343 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–12Alternative122 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,769

State avg $9,250

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Washington counties have the highest graduation rates?
Wahkiakum County (95.0%), Lincoln County (91.7%), and Garfield County (90.0%) currently lead Washington 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 Washington?
Across Washington counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,250. The highest current county values are Skamania County ($10,545), Ferry County ($10,380), and Pend Oreille County ($10,253). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Clallam County?
Clallam County has a school score of 43/100, 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 Clallam County?
The high school graduation rate in Clallam County is 52.1%, which is below 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 Clallam County spend per student?
Clallam County spends $9,769 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 Clallam County, Washington — FAQ

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

Clallam County maintains 28 public schools for 9,432 students across six districts. The infrastructure is unique, featuring nine 'other' category schools—including online and alternative options—alongside nine elementary and seven high schools. This variety addresses the geographic challenges of the peninsula's diverse terrain.

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

Port Angeles School District is the largest with 10 schools and 3,534 students, while Sequim serves 2,602 students. The Quillayute Valley School District hosts the Insight School of Washington, a large virtual high school with 1,556 students. No brick-and-mortar charter schools currently operate in the county.

What is the school experience like in Clallam County?

With 21 schools located in town settings and seven in rural areas, the average school size is 337 students. Large campuses like Port Angeles High and Sequim High serve as the social hubs for their respective communities. The presence of nine alternative or specialized schools highlights a focus on non-traditional learning paths.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.