Grant County Schools & Education
Grant County, Washington
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
79.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
79.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 81.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,920
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 51/100
State Score Position
#33
of 39 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Grant County
Measured School Summary
Grant County has midrange measured school signals (score: 43/100) with a graduation rate of 79.1%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Grant County spends $8,920 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 15% below the Washington average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Grant 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
61 public schools and 9 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 #33 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.
Completion
79.1%
2.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,920
$330 below the state average
School coverage
61
9 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
Grant County has 61 public schools across 9 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 Grant 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
Grant 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
#33
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.
Moses Lake School District
Elementary to high school visible
8,686 students
20 listed schools in this county slice.
Quincy School District
Elementary to high school visible
3,083 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Ephrata School District
Elementary to high school visible
2,807 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Wahluke School District
Elementary to high school visible
2,536 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Moses Lake School District is the largest listed district slice, with 20 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 Grant County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Grant 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?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Grant 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.
A Wide-Ranging Educational Network
Grant County features an expansive network of 61 public schools across nine school districts, serving 20,601 students. The infrastructure is well-balanced, with 27 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 17 high schools. Six alternative schools and two special education facilities provide additional specialized support for the community.
Moses Lake Leads District Enrollment
Moses Lake School District is the county’s largest, operating 20 schools for 8,686 students. Quincy and Ephrata school districts also serve significant populations, with 3,083 and 2,807 students respectively. There are zero charter schools in the county, as the community relies on its nine established public districts.
Diverse Town and Rural Settings
Grant County schools are primarily located in town settings, with 38 schools in towns and 23 in rural areas. The average school size is 349 students, ranging from small rural outposts to Moses Lake High School with 1,984 students. This mix provides families with a choice between bustling town campuses and quieter rural schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
61
in Grant County
Reported Enrollment
20,601
61 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Grant County
Moses Lake School District
GuideQuincy School District
Ephrata School District
Wahluke School District
Royal School District
Warden School District
Soap Lake School District
Coulee-Hartline School District
Wilson Creek School District
61 Public Schools in Grant County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 61 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Lake High School | Profile | Moses Lake School District | MOSES LAKE, 98837Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,984 |
| Quincy High School | Record | Quincy School District | QUINCY, 98844Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 895 |
| Ephrata High School | Record | Ephrata School District | EPHRATA, 98823Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 882 |
| Columbia Middle School | Record | Moses Lake School District | MOSES LAKE, 98837Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 878 |
| Wahluke High School | Record | Wahluke School District | Mattawa, 99349Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 797 |
| Frontier Middle School | Record | Moses Lake School District | MOSES LAKE, 98837Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 758 |
| Quincy Middle School | Record | Quincy School District | QUINCY, 98848Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 757 |
| Wahluke Junior High | Record | Wahluke School District | Mattawa, 99349Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 569 |
| Royal High School | Record | Royal School District | Royal City, 99357Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 550 |
| Red Rock Elementary | Record | Royal School District | Royal City, 99357Rural: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 526 |
| Grant Elementary | Record | Ephrata School District | EPHRATA, 98823Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 490 |
| Columbia Ridge Elementary | Record | Ephrata School District | EPHRATA, 98823Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 470 |
| Ephrata Middle School | Record | Ephrata School District | EPHRATA, 98823Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 450 |
| Park Orchard Elementary School | Record | Moses Lake School District | Moses Lake, 98837Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 439 |
| Vicki I. Groff Elementary School | Record | Moses Lake School District | Moses Lake, 98837Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 424 |
| Peninsula Elementary | Record | Moses Lake School District | MOSES LAKE, 98837Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 416 |
| Parkway School | Record | Ephrata School District | EPHRATA, 98823Town: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 407 |
| Royal Intermediate School | Record | Royal School District | Royal City, 99357Rural: Remote | 4–6 | Middle | 404 |
| Saddle Mountain Elementary | Record | Wahluke School District | Mattawa, 99349Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 400 |
| Warden Elementary | Record | Warden School District | WARDEN, 98857Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 399 |
Moses Lake High School
Moses Lake School District
MOSES LAKE, 98837 / Town: Remote
Columbia Middle School
Moses Lake School District
MOSES LAKE, 98837 / Town: Remote
Frontier Middle School
Moses Lake School District
MOSES LAKE, 98837 / Town: Remote
Red Rock Elementary
Royal School District
Royal City, 99357 / Rural: Remote
Columbia Ridge Elementary
Ephrata School District
EPHRATA, 98823 / Rural: Fringe
Ephrata Middle School
Ephrata School District
EPHRATA, 98823 / Town: Distant
Park Orchard Elementary School
Moses Lake School District
Moses Lake, 98837 / Town: Remote
Vicki I. Groff Elementary School
Moses Lake School District
Moses Lake, 98837 / Town: Remote
Peninsula Elementary
Moses Lake School District
MOSES LAKE, 98837 / Town: Remote
Royal Intermediate School
Royal School District
Royal City, 99357 / Rural: Remote
Saddle Mountain Elementary
Wahluke School District
Mattawa, 99349 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,920
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Grant County, Washington — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Grant County, Washington?
Grant County features an expansive network of 61 public schools across nine school districts, serving 20,601 students. The infrastructure is well-balanced, with 27 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 17 high schools. Six alternative schools and two special education facilities provide additional specialized support for the community.
What are the major school districts in Grant County, Washington?
Moses Lake School District is the county’s largest, operating 20 schools for 8,686 students. Quincy and Ephrata school districts also serve significant populations, with 3,083 and 2,807 students respectively. There are zero charter schools in the county, as the community relies on its nine established public districts.
What is the school experience like in Grant County?
Grant County schools are primarily located in town settings, with 38 schools in towns and 23 in rural areas. The average school size is 349 students, ranging from small rural outposts to Moses Lake High School with 1,984 students. This mix provides families with a choice between bustling town campuses and quieter rural schools.
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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.