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Lincoln County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 1

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Davenport School District

Elementary and high visible

615 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 3Other 1

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Odessa School District

Elementary and high visible

236 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Wilbur School District

Elementary and high visible

217 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

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

Elementary8
Middle0
High9
Other2

8 School Districts in Lincoln County

Reardan-Edwall School District

3 schools
671 students

Davenport School District

5 schools
615 students

Odessa School District

2 schools
236 students

Wilbur School District

2 schools
217 students

Almira School District

1 school
144 students

Harrington School District

2 schools
133 students

Creston School District

2 schools
99 students

Sprague School District

2 schools
67 students

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 data

Level

Showing 19 of 19 matching schools

Reardan Middle-Senior High School

Reardan-Edwall School District

REARDAN, 99029 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High323 students

Davenport Senior High School

Davenport School District

DAVENPORT, 99122 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High314 students

Reardan Elementary School

Reardan-Edwall School District

REARDAN, 99029 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary310 students

Davenport Elementary

Davenport School District

DAVENPORT, 99122 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary299 students

Almira Elementary School

Almira School District

ALMIRA, 99103 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary144 students

Wilbur Secondary School

Wilbur School District

Wilbur, 99185 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High126 students

P C Jantz Elementary

Odessa School District

ODESSA, 99159 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary124 students

Odessa High School

Odessa School District

ODESSA, 99159 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High112 students

Wilbur Elementary School

Wilbur School District

Wilbur, 99185 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–6Primary91 students

Harrington Elementary School

Harrington School District

Harrington, 99134 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–6Primary90 students

Creston Jr-Sr High School

Creston School District

Creston, 99117 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High54 students

Creston Elementary

Creston School District

Creston, 99117 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–6Primary45 students

Harrington High School

Harrington School District

Harrington, 99134 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High43 students

Reardan-Edwall School District Options' Program

Reardan-Edwall School District

Reardan, 99029 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–12Alternative38 students

Sprague Elementary

Sprague School District

Sprague, 99032 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–4Primary34 students

Sprague High School

Sprague School District

Sprague, 99032 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High33 students

Lincoln County Virtual Academy

Davenport School District

Davenport, 99122 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–12Virtual2 students

LINCOLN COUNTY PATHWAYS ACADEMY

Davenport School District

Davenport, 99122 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12Alternative0 students

Lincoln County Tech

Davenport School District

Davenport, 99122 / Rural: Distant

Record11–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,834

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 Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has a school score of 74/100, which is a higher 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 Lincoln County?
The high school graduation rate in Lincoln County is 91.7%, which is above 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 Lincoln County spend per student?
Lincoln County spends $9,834 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 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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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.