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Clark County Schools & Education

Clark County, Washington

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

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

84.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

84.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 81.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,847

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,250

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 51/100

State Score Position

#19

of 39 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Clark County

Measured School Summary

Clark County has midrange measured school signals (score: 49/100) with a graduation rate of 84.5%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Clark County spends $8,847 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 3% below the Washington average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Clark 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

147 public schools and 11 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

49/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #19 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.

Completion

84.5%

3.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,847

$403 below the state average

School coverage

147

11 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

Clark County has 147 public schools across 11 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 Clark 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

Clark 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

#19

of 39 Washington counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.

Evergreen School District (Clark)

Elementary to high school visible

22,591 students

Elementary 22Middle 6High 8Other 3

39 listed schools in this county slice.

Vancouver School District

Elementary to high school visible

22,003 students

Elementary 21Middle 6High 10Other 6

43 listed schools in this county slice.

Battle Ground School District

Elementary to high school visible

12,393 students

Elementary 7Middle 6High 5Other 3

21 listed schools in this county slice.

Camas School District

Elementary to high school visible

7,324 students

Elementary 6Middle 3High 4Other 3

16 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Vancouver School District is the largest listed district slice, with 43 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 Clark County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Clark 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 Clark 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.

Extensive Education Network in Southwest Washington

Clark County features a massive educational infrastructure of 147 public schools serving 75,212 students across 11 districts. The county supports 64 elementary, 26 middle, and 33 high schools, including 16 alternative and eight special education facilities. It is one of the most comprehensive school systems in the Pacific Northwest.

Evergreen and Vancouver Districts Dominate

Evergreen School District is the largest with 22,591 students, followed closely by Vancouver School District with 22,003. Together with Battle Ground, these three districts serve over 57,000 students. Currently, 0% of schools in the county are charter-based, maintaining a strong traditional public school tradition.

Urban and Suburban Campus Life

The county offers a mix of 61 city and 55 suburban schools, with an average enrollment of 519 students. Union High School is the largest campus, hosting 2,021 students in a modern, high-capacity setting. Families can choose between large metropolitan schools and smaller rural schools in the county's northern reaches.

School Overview

Total Schools

147

in Clark County

Reported Enrollment

75,212

147 schools reporting

School Districts

11

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary64
Middle26
High33
Other24

11 School Districts in Clark County

Evergreen School District (Clark)

Guide
39 schools
22,591 students
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Vancouver School District

Guide
43 schools
22,003 students
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Battle Ground School District

Guide
21 schools
12,393 students
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Camas School District

Guide
16 schools
7,324 students
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Ridgefield School District

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7 schools
3,987 students
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Hockinson School District

3 schools
2,000 students

La Center School District

4 schools
1,769 students

Green Mountain School District

1 school
176 students

Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth

1 school
107 students

Office of the Governor (Sch for Blind)

1 school
58 students

147 Public Schools in Clark County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 14 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 147 matching schools

Union High School

Evergreen School District (Clark)

Camas, 98607 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,021 students

Camas High School

Camas School District

Camas, 98607 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,964 students

Battle Ground High School

Battle Ground School District

BATTLE GROUND, 98604 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,798 students

Skyview High School

Vancouver School District

VANCOUVER, 98685 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,739 students

Heritage High School

Evergreen School District (Clark)

Vancouver, 98682 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,625 students

Prairie High School

Battle Ground School District

Battle Ground, 98604 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,603 students

Mountain View High School

Evergreen School District (Clark)

Vancouver, 98683 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,589 students

Evergreen High School

Evergreen School District (Clark)

Vancouver, 98684 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,550 students

Fort Vancouver High School

Vancouver School District

VANCOUVER, 98661 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,547 students

Hudson's Bay High School

Vancouver School District

VANCOUVER, 98663 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,143 students

Columbia River High

Vancouver School District

VANCOUVER, 98665 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,134 students

Ridgefield High School

Ridgefield School District

RIDGEFIELD, 98642 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,133 students

Washougal High School

Washougal School District

Washougal, 98671 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,006 students

Homelink River

Battle Ground School District

Battle Ground, 98604 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Alternative973 students

Mcloughlin Middle School

Vancouver School District

VANCOUVER, 98661 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle911 students

Shahala Middle School

Evergreen School District (Clark)

Vancouver, 98683 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle874 students

Covington Middle School

Evergreen School District (Clark)

Vancouver, 98662 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle868 students

Pacific Middle School

Evergreen School District (Clark)

Vancouver, 98684 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle864 students

Cascade Middle School

Evergreen School District (Clark)

Vancouver, 98684 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle862 students

Hockinson Heights Elementary School

Hockinson School District

Brush Prairie, 98606 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary860 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,847

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 Clark County?
Clark County has a school score of 49/100, 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 Clark County?
The high school graduation rate in Clark County is 84.5%, 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 Clark County spend per student?
Clark County spends $8,847 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 Clark County, Washington — FAQ

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

Clark County features a massive educational infrastructure of 147 public schools serving 75,212 students across 11 districts. The county supports 64 elementary, 26 middle, and 33 high schools, including 16 alternative and eight special education facilities. It is one of the most comprehensive school systems in the Pacific Northwest.

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

Evergreen School District is the largest with 22,591 students, followed closely by Vancouver School District with 22,003. Together with Battle Ground, these three districts serve over 57,000 students. Currently, 0% of schools in the county are charter-based, maintaining a strong traditional public school tradition.

What is the school experience like in Clark County?

The county offers a mix of 61 city and 55 suburban schools, with an average enrollment of 519 students. Union High School is the largest campus, hosting 2,021 students in a modern, high-capacity setting. Families can choose between large metropolitan schools and smaller rural schools in the county's northern reaches.

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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.

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