Pend Oreille County Schools & Education
Pend Oreille County, Washington
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
86.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 81.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,253
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 51/100
State Score Position
#6
of 39 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pend Oreille County
Measured School Summary
Pend Oreille County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.4%.
Funding Context
Pend Oreille County spends $10,253 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 16% above the Washington average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pend Oreille 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
12 public schools and 3 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
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #6 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.
Completion
86.4%
5.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,253
$1,003 above the state average
School coverage
12
3 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
Pend Oreille County has 12 public schools across 3 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 Pend Oreille 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
Pend Oreille 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
#6
of 39 Washington counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
Newport School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,091 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Cusick School District
Elementary and high visible
356 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Selkirk School District
Elementary to high school visible
263 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Newport 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 Pend Oreille County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pend Oreille 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 Pend Oreille 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.
Outpacing State Graduation Averages
The county boasts a strong 86.4% graduation rate, nearly matching the national average and significantly beating the state’s 81.4%. This performance is fueled by a robust $10,253 per-pupil expenditure, well above the state average.
Newport School District Dominates
Newport School District is the regional anchor, serving 1,091 students—over 60% of the county's total enrollment. There are no charter schools in the county, with traditional districts like Cusick and Selkirk managing the remaining student body.
Quiet Campuses and Rural Roots
With an average of 143 students per school, the learning environment is exceptionally intimate. Stratton Elementary is the largest school with 345 students, while many rural campuses offer a very high degree of student-teacher interaction.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Pend Oreille County
Reported Enrollment
1,710
12 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Pend Oreille County
Newport School District
Cusick School District
Selkirk School District
12 Public Schools in Pend Oreille 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 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Elementary | Record | Newport School District | Newport, 99156Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 345 |
| Newport High School | Record | Newport School District | Newport, 99156Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 298 |
| Sadie Halstead Middle School | Record | Newport School District | Newport, 99156Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 281 |
| Cusick Jr Sr High School | Record | Cusick School District | CUSICK, 99119Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 134 |
| Selkirk Elementary School | Record | Selkirk School District | Metaline Falls, 99153Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 124 |
| Newport Home Link | Record | Newport School District | NEWPORT, 99156Town: Distant | KG–12 | Alternative | 114 |
| Bess Herian Elementary | Record | Cusick School District | CUSICK, 99119Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 98 |
| Home Pride | Record | Cusick School District | Cusick, 99119Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 90 |
| Selkirk High School | Record | Selkirk School District | Ione, 99139Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 75 |
| Selkirk Middle School | Record | Selkirk School District | Ione, 99139Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 64 |
| Pend Oreille River School | Record | Newport School District | Newport, 99156Town: Distant | 8–12 | Alternative | 53 |
| Kalispel Language Immersion School | Record | Cusick School District | Cusick, 99119Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 34 |
Stratton Elementary
Newport School District
Newport, 99156 / Town: Distant
Sadie Halstead Middle School
Newport School District
Newport, 99156 / Town: Distant
Cusick Jr Sr High School
Cusick School District
CUSICK, 99119 / Rural: Remote
Selkirk Elementary School
Selkirk School District
Metaline Falls, 99153 / Rural: Remote
Newport Home Link
Newport School District
NEWPORT, 99156 / Town: Distant
Bess Herian Elementary
Cusick School District
CUSICK, 99119 / Rural: Remote
Pend Oreille River School
Newport School District
Newport, 99156 / Town: Distant
Kalispel Language Immersion School
Cusick School District
Cusick, 99119 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,253
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Pend Oreille County, Washington — FAQ
How do schools in Pend Oreille County perform academically?
The county boasts a strong 86.4% graduation rate, nearly matching the national average and significantly beating the state’s 81.4%. This performance is fueled by a robust $10,253 per-pupil expenditure, well above the state average.
What are the major school districts in Pend Oreille County, Washington?
Newport School District is the regional anchor, serving 1,091 students—over 60% of the county's total enrollment. There are no charter schools in the county, with traditional districts like Cusick and Selkirk managing the remaining student body.
What is the school experience like in Pend Oreille County?
With an average of 143 students per school, the learning environment is exceptionally intimate. Stratton Elementary is the largest school with 345 students, while many rural campuses offer a very high degree of student-teacher interaction.
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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.