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Lewis County Schools & Education

Lewis County, Washington

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

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

82.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

82.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 81.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,019

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,250

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 51/100

State Score Position

#25

of 39 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Lewis County

Measured School Summary

Lewis County has midrange measured school signals (score: 47/100) with a graduation rate of 82.8%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Lewis County spends $9,019 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 7% below the Washington average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Lewis 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

43 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

47/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #25 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.

Completion

82.8%

1.4 pts above the state average

Funding context

$9,019

$231 below the state average

School coverage

43

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

Lewis County has 43 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Lewis 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

Lewis 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

#25

of 39 Washington counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.

Centralia School District

Elementary to high school visible

3,440 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 2Other 1

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Chehalis School District

Elementary to high school visible

3,012 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 5Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

Onalaska School District

Elementary to high school visible

868 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Winlock School District

Elementary to high school visible

858 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 2Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Centralia School District is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Lewis County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lewis 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 Lewis 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 Broad Rural School System

Lewis County manages 43 public schools across 13 districts, serving a total of 12,289 students. High schools are particularly numerous here, with 19 campuses serving the region's older students. The county's education system is distributed across many small, local districts rather than a single large entity.

Centralia and Chehalis Lead the Way

Centralia and Chehalis are the heavy hitters, serving 3,440 and 3,012 students respectively. Together, these two districts represent over half of the county's total enrollment across 17 schools. No charter schools currently operate in Lewis County, keeping the focus on traditional public districts.

Rural Tradition and Mid-Sized Schools

With 28 rural and 15 town schools, the average enrollment per school is 307 students. Centralia High School is the largest in the county with 986 students, while many other campuses are significantly smaller. This creates a balance between traditional town high schools and very small rural primary schools.

School Overview

Total Schools

43

in Lewis County

Reported Enrollment

12,289

43 schools reporting

School Districts

13

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary17
Middle5
High19
Other2

13 School Districts in Lewis County

Centralia School District

Guide
9 schools
3,440 students
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Chehalis School District

8 schools
3,012 students

Onalaska School District

3 schools
868 students

Winlock School District

4 schools
858 students

Toledo School District

4 schools
843 students

Napavine School District

2 schools
814 students

Adna School District

2 schools
648 students

Mossyrock School District

3 schools
590 students

Morton School District

2 schools
459 students

White Pass School District

2 schools
347 students

43 Public Schools in Lewis County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 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 43 matching schools

Centralia High School

Centralia School District

Centralia, 98531 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High986 students

W F West High School

Chehalis School District

Chehalis, 98532 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High946 students

Orin C Smith Elementary School

Chehalis School District

Chehalis, 98532 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary665 students

Chehalis Middle School

Chehalis School District

Chehalis, 98532 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle635 students

James W Lintott Elementary School

Chehalis School District

Chehalis, 98532 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary617 students

Centralia Middle School

Centralia School District

Centralia, 98531 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle549 students

Fords Prairie Elementary

Centralia School District

Centralia, 98531 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary448 students

Winlock Miller Elementary

Winlock School District

WINLOCK, 98596 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary442 students

Napavine Jr Sr High School

Napavine School District

Napavine, 98565 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High425 students

Jefferson Lincoln Elementary

Centralia School District

Centralia, 98531 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary418 students

Onalaska Elementary School

Onalaska School District

Onalaska, 98570 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary413 students

Toledo Elementary School

Toledo School District

Toledo, 98591 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary393 students

Napavine Elementary

Napavine School District

Napavine, 98565 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary389 students

Adna Middle/High School

Adna School District

Adna, 98522 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High385 students

Oakview Elementary School

Centralia School District

Centralia, 98531 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary356 students

Washington Elementary School

Centralia School District

Centralia, 98531 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary309 students

Mossyrock Elementary School

Mossyrock School District

MOSSYROCK, 98564 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–6Primary307 students

Edison Elementary

Centralia School District

Centralia, 98531 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary281 students

Mossyrock Jr./Sr. High School

Mossyrock School District

Mossyrock, 98564 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High273 students

Pe Ell School

Pe Ell School District

Pe Ell, 98572 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other271 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,019

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 Lewis County?
Lewis County has a school score of 47/100, 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 Lewis County?
The high school graduation rate in Lewis County is 82.8%, 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 Lewis County spend per student?
Lewis County spends $9,019 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 Lewis County, Washington — FAQ

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

Lewis County manages 43 public schools across 13 districts, serving a total of 12,289 students. High schools are particularly numerous here, with 19 campuses serving the region's older students. The county's education system is distributed across many small, local districts rather than a single large entity.

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

Centralia and Chehalis are the heavy hitters, serving 3,440 and 3,012 students respectively. Together, these two districts represent over half of the county's total enrollment across 17 schools. No charter schools currently operate in Lewis County, keeping the focus on traditional public districts.

What is the school experience like in Lewis County?

With 28 rural and 15 town schools, the average enrollment per school is 307 students. Centralia High School is the largest in the county with 986 students, while many other campuses are significantly smaller. This creates a balance between traditional town high schools and very small rural primary schools.

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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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