Jefferson County Schools & Education
Jefferson County, Washington
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 81.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,034
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 51/100
State Score Position
#8
of 39 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jefferson County
Measured School Summary
Jefferson County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.3%.
Funding Context
Jefferson County spends $9,034 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 12% above the Washington average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jefferson 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
13 public schools and 5 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
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #8 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.
Completion
87.3%
5.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,034
$216 below the state average
School coverage
13
5 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
Jefferson County has 13 public schools across 5 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 Jefferson 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
Jefferson 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
#8
of 39 Washington counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
Port Townsend School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,206 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Quilcene School District
Elementary school only in this slice
726 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Chimacum School District
Elementary and high visible
717 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Brinnon School District
Elementary school only in this slice
74 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Chimacum School District is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Jefferson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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.
Small-Town Learning in Jefferson County
Jefferson County manages 13 public schools across five districts, serving a total student population of 2,763. The infrastructure consists of 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. Four alternative schools also provide diverse learning pathways for students in the area.
Port Townsend and Chimacum Leading Districts
Port Townsend School District is the largest, educating 1,206 students in four schools. Quilcene and Chimacum districts also serve the region, with Quilcene managing the county's largest school, a PK-8 alternative program with 496 students. There are no charter schools present in the county.
Intimate Rural and Town Classrooms
With 10 rural schools and only 3 town-based schools, the educational experience here is quiet and personalized. The average school size is just 230 students, ensuring that educators can focus on individual student needs. The largest traditional facility is Port Townsend High School, which enrolls 377 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Jefferson County
Reported Enrollment
2,763
13 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Jefferson County
Port Townsend School District
Quilcene School District
Chimacum School District
Brinnon School District
Queets-Clearwater School District
13 Public Schools in Jefferson 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 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partnership for Excellence in Alternative Remote Learning | Record | Quilcene School District | Quilcene, 98376Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Alternative | 496 |
| Salish Coast Elementary | Record | Port Townsend School District | Port Townsend, 98368Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 441 |
| Port Townsend High School | Record | Port Townsend School District | Port Townsend, 98368Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 377 |
| Blue Heron Middle School | Record | Port Townsend School District | Port Townsend, 98368Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 265 |
| Chimacum Junior/Senior High School | Record | Chimacum School District | Chimacum, 98325Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 258 |
| Quilcene High And Elementary | Record | Quilcene School District | Quilcene, 98376Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 230 |
| Chimacum Elementary School | Record | Chimacum School District | Chimacum, 98325Rural: Fringe | 3–6 | Primary | 211 |
| Chimacum Creek Primary School | Record | Chimacum School District | Chimacum, 98325Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 191 |
| OCEAN | Record | Port Townsend School District | Port Townsend, 98368Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Alternative | 123 |
| Brinnon Elementary | Record | Brinnon School District | BRINNON, 98320Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 74 |
| PI Program | Record | Chimacum School District | Chimacum, 98325Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Alternative | 57 |
| Queets-Clearwater Elementary | Record | Queets-Clearwater School District | FORKS, 98331Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 40 |
| Open Doors Reengagement Program | Record | Chimacum School District | Chimacum, 98325Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Partnership for Excellence in Alternative Remote Learning
Quilcene School District
Quilcene, 98376 / Rural: Distant
Salish Coast Elementary
Port Townsend School District
Port Townsend, 98368 / Town: Distant
Port Townsend High School
Port Townsend School District
Port Townsend, 98368 / Town: Distant
Blue Heron Middle School
Port Townsend School District
Port Townsend, 98368 / Rural: Fringe
Chimacum Junior/Senior High School
Chimacum School District
Chimacum, 98325 / Rural: Fringe
Quilcene High And Elementary
Quilcene School District
Quilcene, 98376 / Rural: Distant
Chimacum Elementary School
Chimacum School District
Chimacum, 98325 / Rural: Fringe
Chimacum Creek Primary School
Chimacum School District
Chimacum, 98325 / Town: Distant
OCEAN
Port Townsend School District
Port Townsend, 98368 / Rural: Fringe
Queets-Clearwater Elementary
Queets-Clearwater School District
FORKS, 98331 / Rural: Remote
Open Doors Reengagement Program
Chimacum School District
Chimacum, 98325 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,034
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Jefferson County, Washington — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jefferson County, Washington?
Jefferson County manages 13 public schools across five districts, serving a total student population of 2,763. The infrastructure consists of 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. Four alternative schools also provide diverse learning pathways for students in the area.
What are the major school districts in Jefferson County, Washington?
Port Townsend School District is the largest, educating 1,206 students in four schools. Quilcene and Chimacum districts also serve the region, with Quilcene managing the county's largest school, a PK-8 alternative program with 496 students. There are no charter schools present in the county.
What is the school experience like in Jefferson County?
With 10 rural schools and only 3 town-based schools, the educational experience here is quiet and personalized. The average school size is just 230 students, ensuring that educators can focus on individual student needs. The largest traditional facility is Port Townsend High School, which enrolls 377 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.