Garfield County Schools & Education
Garfield County, Washington
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 81.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,285
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 51/100
State Score Position
#5
of 39 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Garfield County
Measured School Summary
Garfield County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Garfield County spends $8,285 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 17% above the Washington average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Garfield 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
2 public schools and 1 district 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #5 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
8.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,285
$965 below the state average
School coverage
2
1 district 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
Garfield County has 2 public schools across 1 district, 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 Garfield 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.
Small-system county
Garfield County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#5
of 39 Washington counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
Pomeroy School District
Elementary and high visible
351 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Pomeroy School District is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Garfield County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Garfield 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.
Washington’s Most Intimate School District
Garfield County operates one of the smallest school systems in the state, with just 2 public schools serving 351 students. A single school district manages the entire county’s education, consisting of one elementary and one high school. This centralized approach ensures a cohesive educational journey from kindergarten through graduation.
A Classic Rural Education Experience
Attending school here means being part of a tight-knit rural community where the average school size is 176 students. Pomeroy Elementary is the larger of the two buildings with 206 students, followed by Pomeroy Jr-Sr High with 145. Both schools are located in rural settings, offering a peaceful and safe environment for learning.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Garfield County
Reported Enrollment
351
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Garfield County
Pomeroy School District
2 Public Schools in Garfield 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 dataLevel
Showing 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomeroy Elementary School | Record | Pomeroy School District | Pomeroy, 99347Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 206 |
| Pomeroy Jr Sr High School | Record | Pomeroy School District | Pomeroy, 99347Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 145 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,285
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Garfield County, Washington — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Garfield County, Washington?
Garfield County operates one of the smallest school systems in the state, with just 2 public schools serving 351 students. A single school district manages the entire county’s education, consisting of one elementary and one high school. This centralized approach ensures a cohesive educational journey from kindergarten through graduation.
What is the school experience like in Garfield County?
Attending school here means being part of a tight-knit rural community where the average school size is 176 students. Pomeroy Elementary is the larger of the two buildings with 206 students, followed by Pomeroy Jr-Sr High with 145. Both schools are located in rural settings, offering a peaceful and safe environment for 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.