Can I use Skagit County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Skagit County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Skagit County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Skagit County?

Start with the 54 listed public schools and 7 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Skagit County Schools & Education

Name: Skagit County, Washington Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Skagit County, Washington

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

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

77.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

77.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 81.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,180

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,250

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 51/100

State Score Position

#23

of 39 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Skagit County

Measured School Summary

Skagit County has midrange measured school signals (score: 48/100) with a graduation rate of 77.6%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Skagit County spends $10,180 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 6% below the Washington average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Skagit 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

54 public schools and 7 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

48/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #23 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.

Completion

77.6%

3.8 pts below the state average

Funding context

$10,180

$930 above the state average

School coverage

7 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

Skagit County has 54 public schools across 7 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 Skagit 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

Skagit 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

#23

of 39 Washington counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.

Mount Vernon School District

Elementary to high school visible

6,545 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 3Other 3

14 listed schools in this county slice.

Sedro-Woolley School District

Elementary to high school visible

4,593 students

Elementary 7Middle 1High 3Other 2

13 listed schools in this county slice.

Burlington-Edison School District

Elementary and high visible

3,351 students

Elementary 5Middle 0High 3Other 1

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Anacortes School District

Elementary to high school visible

2,606 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 3Other 1

8 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Mount Vernon School District is the largest listed district slice, with 14 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 Skagit County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Skagit 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 Skagit 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 Diverse and Growing School Network

Skagit County supports 18,577 students across 54 public schools and seven districts. The system includes 24 elementary schools and 17 high schools, reflecting a broad commitment to student progression.

Mount Vernon and Sedro-Woolley Leads

Mount Vernon School District is the largest, educating 6,545 students across 14 schools. Sedro-Woolley and Burlington-Edison are also major players, though no charter schools currently operate within the county limits.

A Mix of City and Country

The county offers a diverse locale mix, with 16 schools in city settings and 11 in rural areas. Mount Vernon High is the largest school with 1,977 students, while the average school size across the county remains moderate at 364.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Skagit County

Reported Enrollment

18,577

54 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary24

Middle5

High17

Other8

7 School Districts in Skagit County

Mount Vernon School District

Sedro-Woolley School District

Burlington-Edison School District

Anacortes School District

8 schools

2,606 students

La Conner School District

3 schools

536 students

Concrete School District

4 schools

495 students

Conway School District

1 school

444 students

54 Public Schools in Skagit County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

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Public schools in Skagit County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Mount Vernon High School	Profile	Mount Vernon School District	Mount Vernon, 98273City: Small	9–12	High	1,977
Sedro Woolley Senior High School	Profile	Sedro-Woolley School District	Sedro-Woolley, 98284Suburb: Small	9–12	High	1,276
Burlington Edison High School	Profile	Burlington-Edison School District	BURLINGTON, 98233Suburb: Small	9–12	High	1,139
Anacortes High School	Record	Anacortes School District	Anacortes, 98221Town: Fringe	9–12	High	794
La Venture Middle School	Record	Mount Vernon School District	Mount Vernon, 98273City: Small	6–8	Middle	726
Cascade Middle School	Record	Sedro-Woolley School District	Sedro-Woolley, 98284Suburb: Small	7–8	Middle	697
Mount Baker Middle School	Record	Mount Vernon School District	Mount Vernon, 98274City: Small	6–8	Middle	628
Anacortes Middle School	Record	Anacortes School District	Anacortes, 98221Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	574
Lucille Umbarger Elementary	Record	Burlington-Edison School District	BURLINGTON, 98233Suburb: Small	1–8	Primary	568
Evergreen Elementary School	Record	Sedro-Woolley School District	Sedro-Woolley, 98284Suburb: Small	KG–6	Primary	553
Madison Elementary	Record	Mount Vernon School District	Mount Vernon, 98273City: Small	KG–5	Primary	512
Harriet Rowley	Record	Mount Vernon School District	Mount Vernon, 98273City: Small	KG–5	Primary	502
Central Elementary School	Record	Sedro-Woolley School District	Sedro-Woolley, 98284Suburb: Small	KG–6	Primary	464
Jefferson Elementary	Record	Mount Vernon School District	Mount Vernon, 98273City: Small	KG–5	Primary	455
Conway School District 317	Record	Conway School District	Mount Vernon, 98274Rural: Fringe	KG–8	Primary	444
Island View Elementary	Record	Anacortes School District	Anacortes, 98221Town: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	438
Centennial Elementary School	Record	Mount Vernon School District	Mount Vernon, 98273City: Small	KG–5	Primary	426
Mary Purcell Elementary School	Record	Sedro-Woolley School District	Sedro-Woolley, 98284Suburb: Small	KG–6	Primary	410
Bay View Elementary	Record	Burlington-Edison School District	BURLINGTON, 98233Rural: Fringe	KG–8	Primary	409
West View Elementary	Record	Burlington-Edison School District	BURLINGTON, 98233Suburb: Small	KG–6	Primary	405

Mount Vernon High School

Mount Vernon School District

Mount Vernon, 98273 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,977 students

Sedro Woolley Senior High School

Sedro-Woolley School District

Sedro-Woolley, 98284 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,276 students

Burlington Edison High School

Burlington-Edison School District

BURLINGTON, 98233 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,139 students

Anacortes High School

Anacortes School District

Anacortes, 98221 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High794 students

La Venture Middle School

Mount Vernon School District

Mount Vernon, 98273 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle726 students

Cascade Middle School

Sedro-Woolley School District

Sedro-Woolley, 98284 / Suburb: Small

Record7–8Middle697 students

Mount Baker Middle School

Mount Vernon School District

Mount Vernon, 98274 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle628 students

Anacortes Middle School

Anacortes School District

Anacortes, 98221 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle574 students

Lucille Umbarger Elementary

Burlington-Edison School District

BURLINGTON, 98233 / Suburb: Small

Record1–8Primary568 students

Evergreen Elementary School

Sedro-Woolley School District

Sedro-Woolley, 98284 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–6Primary553 students

Madison Elementary

Mount Vernon School District

Mount Vernon, 98273 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary512 students

Harriet Rowley

Mount Vernon School District

Mount Vernon, 98273 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary502 students

Central Elementary School

Sedro-Woolley School District

Sedro-Woolley, 98284 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–6Primary464 students

Jefferson Elementary

Mount Vernon School District

Mount Vernon, 98273 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary455 students

Conway School District 317

Conway School District

Mount Vernon, 98274 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–8Primary444 students

Island View Elementary

Anacortes School District

Anacortes, 98221 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary438 students

Centennial Elementary School

Mount Vernon School District

Mount Vernon, 98273 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary426 students

Mary Purcell Elementary School

Sedro-Woolley School District

Sedro-Woolley, 98284 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–6Primary410 students

Bay View Elementary

Burlington-Edison School District

BURLINGTON, 98233 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–8Primary409 students

West View Elementary

Burlington-Edison School District

BURLINGTON, 98233 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–6Primary405 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,180

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 Skagit County?

Skagit County has a school score of 48/100, 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 Skagit County?

The high school graduation rate in Skagit County is 77.6%, 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 Skagit County spend per student?

Skagit County spends $10,180 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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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