Lincoln County Schools & Education
Lincoln County, Washington
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 81.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,834
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 51/100
State Score Position
#2
of 39 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lincoln County
Measured School Summary
Lincoln County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 74/100 and a graduation rate of 91.7%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Lincoln County spends $9,834 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 45% above the Washington average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 10.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lincoln 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
19 public schools and 8 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
74/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #2 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.
Completion
91.7%
10.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,834
$584 above the state average
School coverage
19
8 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lincoln County has 19 public schools across 8 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 Lincoln 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.
Higher-signal county
Lincoln County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#2
of 39 Washington counties with school score data. The county score is 23 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.
Reardan-Edwall School District
Elementary and high visible
671 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Davenport School District
Elementary and high visible
615 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Odessa School District
Elementary and high visible
236 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Wilbur School District
Elementary and high visible
217 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Davenport 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 Lincoln County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lincoln County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Lincoln 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 Districts, Big Academic Impact
Lincoln County operates 19 public schools for a small population of 2,182 students across eight districts. The system is unique for having nine high schools but zero dedicated middle schools, often combining grades in single buildings. This structure supports a very low student-to-district ratio across the county.
Davenport and Reardan-Edwall Excellence
Reardan-Edwall and Davenport are the primary districts, serving 671 and 615 students respectively. These two districts manage eight of the county's 19 schools and drive much of the area's academic success. All education here is delivered through traditional public schools, as no charters currently exist.
Entirely Rural and Intimate Classrooms
Every single school in Lincoln County is classified as rural, with an incredibly small average size of 128 students. Reardan Middle-Senior High is the largest campus, yet it only hosts 323 students. This environment offers an ultra-personalized education where every student is well-known by staff.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Lincoln County
Reported Enrollment
2,182
19 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Lincoln County
Reardan-Edwall School District
Davenport School District
Odessa School District
Wilbur School District
Almira School District
Harrington School District
Creston School District
Sprague School District
19 Public Schools in Lincoln 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 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reardan Middle-Senior High School | Record | Reardan-Edwall School District | REARDAN, 99029Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 323 |
| Davenport Senior High School | Record | Davenport School District | DAVENPORT, 99122Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 314 |
| Reardan Elementary School | Record | Reardan-Edwall School District | REARDAN, 99029Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 310 |
| Davenport Elementary | Record | Davenport School District | DAVENPORT, 99122Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 299 |
| Almira Elementary School | Record | Almira School District | ALMIRA, 99103Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 144 |
| Wilbur Secondary School | Record | Wilbur School District | Wilbur, 99185Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 126 |
| P C Jantz Elementary | Record | Odessa School District | ODESSA, 99159Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 124 |
| Odessa High School | Record | Odessa School District | ODESSA, 99159Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 112 |
| Wilbur Elementary School | Record | Wilbur School District | Wilbur, 99185Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 91 |
| Harrington Elementary School | Record | Harrington School District | Harrington, 99134Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 90 |
| Creston Jr-Sr High School | Record | Creston School District | Creston, 99117Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 54 |
| Creston Elementary | Record | Creston School District | Creston, 99117Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 45 |
| Harrington High School | Record | Harrington School District | Harrington, 99134Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 43 |
| Reardan-Edwall School District Options' Program | Record | Reardan-Edwall School District | Reardan, 99029Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Alternative | 38 |
| Sprague Elementary | Record | Sprague School District | Sprague, 99032Rural: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 34 |
| Sprague High School | Record | Sprague School District | Sprague, 99032Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 33 |
| Lincoln County Virtual Academy | Record | Davenport School District | Davenport, 99122Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 2 |
| LINCOLN COUNTY PATHWAYS ACADEMY | Record | Davenport School District | Davenport, 99122Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| Lincoln County Tech | Record | Davenport School District | Davenport, 99122Rural: Distant | 11–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Reardan Middle-Senior High School
Reardan-Edwall School District
REARDAN, 99029 / Rural: Distant
Davenport Senior High School
Davenport School District
DAVENPORT, 99122 / Rural: Distant
Reardan Elementary School
Reardan-Edwall School District
REARDAN, 99029 / Rural: Distant
Davenport Elementary
Davenport School District
DAVENPORT, 99122 / Rural: Distant
Almira Elementary School
Almira School District
ALMIRA, 99103 / Rural: Remote
Wilbur Secondary School
Wilbur School District
Wilbur, 99185 / Rural: Remote
P C Jantz Elementary
Odessa School District
ODESSA, 99159 / Rural: Remote
Wilbur Elementary School
Wilbur School District
Wilbur, 99185 / Rural: Remote
Harrington Elementary School
Harrington School District
Harrington, 99134 / Rural: Remote
Creston Jr-Sr High School
Creston School District
Creston, 99117 / Rural: Remote
Harrington High School
Harrington School District
Harrington, 99134 / Rural: Remote
Reardan-Edwall School District Options' Program
Reardan-Edwall School District
Reardan, 99029 / Rural: Distant
Lincoln County Virtual Academy
Davenport School District
Davenport, 99122 / Rural: Distant
LINCOLN COUNTY PATHWAYS ACADEMY
Davenport School District
Davenport, 99122 / Rural: Distant
Lincoln County Tech
Davenport School District
Davenport, 99122 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,834
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Lincoln County, Washington — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lincoln County, Washington?
Lincoln County operates 19 public schools for a small population of 2,182 students across eight districts. The system is unique for having nine high schools but zero dedicated middle schools, often combining grades in single buildings. This structure supports a very low student-to-district ratio across the county.
What are the major school districts in Lincoln County, Washington?
Reardan-Edwall and Davenport are the primary districts, serving 671 and 615 students respectively. These two districts manage eight of the county's 19 schools and drive much of the area's academic success. All education here is delivered through traditional public schools, as no charters currently exist.
What is the school experience like in Lincoln County?
Every single school in Lincoln County is classified as rural, with an incredibly small average size of 128 students. Reardan Middle-Senior High is the largest campus, yet it only hosts 323 students. This environment offers an ultra-personalized education where every student is well-known by staff.
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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.