Grays Harbor County Schools & Education
Grays Harbor County, Washington
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
82.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 81.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,170
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 51/100
State Score Position
#22
of 39 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Grays Harbor County
Measured School Summary
Grays Harbor County has midrange measured school signals (score: 48/100) with a graduation rate of 82.4%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Grays Harbor County spends $9,170 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 6% below the Washington average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Grays Harbor 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
46 public schools and 13 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
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #22 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.
Completion
82.4%
1.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,170
$80 below the state average
School coverage
46
13 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
Grays Harbor County has 46 public schools across 13 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 Grays Harbor 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
Grays Harbor 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
#22
of 39 Washington counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
Aberdeen School District
Elementary to high school visible
3,304 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
Elma School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,708 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Hoquiam School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,640 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Montesano School District
Elementary and high visible
1,430 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Aberdeen School District is the largest listed district slice, with 13 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 Grays Harbor County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Grays Harbor 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 Grays Harbor 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 Fragmented and Flexible School System
Grays Harbor County operates 46 public schools across 13 different districts, serving 10,764 total students. The system is diverse, featuring 19 elementary schools, 14 high schools, and 9 'other' configuration schools. Five alternative schools are also available to meet non-traditional student needs.
Aberdeen and Elma Lead the Region
Aberdeen School District is the largest in the county, serving 3,304 students across 13 schools. Elma and Hoquiam school districts are also major players, each serving over 1,600 students. There are no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a strong regional commitment to traditional public education.
Coastal Towns and Rural Classrooms
With 31 schools in town settings and 15 in rural areas, the county offers a distinct coastal town feel. The average school size is 234 students, providing a more intimate learning environment than more urbanized counties. J M Weatherwax High School in Aberdeen is the largest campus, enrolling 916 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
46
in Grays Harbor County
Reported Enrollment
10,764
46 schools reporting
School Districts
13
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
13 School Districts in Grays Harbor County
Aberdeen School District
Elma School District
Hoquiam School District
Montesano School District
North Beach School District No. 64
Ocosta School District
Oakville School District
McCleary School District
Lake Quinault School District
Taholah School District
46 Public Schools in Grays Harbor 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 20 of 46 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J M Weatherwax High School | Record | Aberdeen School District | Aberdeen, 98520Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 916 |
| Miller Junior High | Record | Aberdeen School District | Aberdeen, 98520Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 718 |
| Elma Elementary School | Record | Elma School District | Elma, 98541Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 707 |
| Montesano Jr-Sr High | Record | Montesano School District | Montesano, 98563Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 694 |
| Elma High School | Record | Elma School District | Elma, 98541Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 542 |
| Hoquiam High School | Record | Hoquiam School District | Hoquiam, 98550Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 450 |
| Simpson Avenue Elementary | Record | Montesano School District | Montesano, 98563Town: Distant | 3–6 | Primary | 386 |
| Hoquiam Middle School | Record | Hoquiam School District | Hoquiam, 98550Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 370 |
| Elma Middle School | Record | Elma School District | Elma, 98541Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 363 |
| Beacon Avenue Elementary School | Record | Montesano School District | Montesano, 98563Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 350 |
| Stevens Elementary School | Record | Aberdeen School District | Aberdeen, 98520Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 345 |
| Mccleary Elem | Record | McCleary School District | McCleary, 98557Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 332 |
| Ocosta Elementary School | Record | Ocosta School District | Westport, 98595Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 325 |
| A J West Elementary | Record | Aberdeen School District | Aberdeen, 98520Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 306 |
| McDermoth Elementary | Record | Aberdeen School District | Aberdeen, 98520Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 287 |
| Emerson Elementary | Record | Hoquiam School District | Hoquiam, 98550Town: Remote | PK–1 | Primary | 269 |
| Robert Gray Elementary | Record | Aberdeen School District | Aberdeen, 98520Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 260 |
| Ocosta Junior - Senior High | Record | Ocosta School District | Westport, 98595Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 243 |
| Central Elementary School | Record | Hoquiam School District | Hoquiam, 98550Town: Remote | 2–5 | Primary | 241 |
| Ocean Shores Elementary | Record | North Beach School District No. 64 | Ocean Shores, 98569Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 240 |
J M Weatherwax High School
Aberdeen School District
Aberdeen, 98520 / Town: Remote
Montesano Jr-Sr High
Montesano School District
Montesano, 98563 / Town: Distant
Simpson Avenue Elementary
Montesano School District
Montesano, 98563 / Town: Distant
Hoquiam Middle School
Hoquiam School District
Hoquiam, 98550 / Town: Remote
Beacon Avenue Elementary School
Montesano School District
Montesano, 98563 / Town: Distant
Stevens Elementary School
Aberdeen School District
Aberdeen, 98520 / Town: Remote
Ocosta Elementary School
Ocosta School District
Westport, 98595 / Rural: Distant
A J West Elementary
Aberdeen School District
Aberdeen, 98520 / Town: Remote
McDermoth Elementary
Aberdeen School District
Aberdeen, 98520 / Town: Remote
Robert Gray Elementary
Aberdeen School District
Aberdeen, 98520 / Town: Remote
Ocosta Junior - Senior High
Ocosta School District
Westport, 98595 / Rural: Distant
Central Elementary School
Hoquiam School District
Hoquiam, 98550 / Town: Remote
Ocean Shores Elementary
North Beach School District No. 64
Ocean Shores, 98569 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,170
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Grays Harbor County, Washington — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Grays Harbor County, Washington?
Grays Harbor County operates 46 public schools across 13 different districts, serving 10,764 total students. The system is diverse, featuring 19 elementary schools, 14 high schools, and 9 'other' configuration schools. Five alternative schools are also available to meet non-traditional student needs.
What are the major school districts in Grays Harbor County, Washington?
Aberdeen School District is the largest in the county, serving 3,304 students across 13 schools. Elma and Hoquiam school districts are also major players, each serving over 1,600 students. There are no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a strong regional commitment to traditional public education.
What is the school experience like in Grays Harbor County?
With 31 schools in town settings and 15 in rural areas, the county offers a distinct coastal town feel. The average school size is 234 students, providing a more intimate learning environment than more urbanized counties. J M Weatherwax High School in Aberdeen is the largest campus, enrolling 916 students.
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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.