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

No. Use the Snohomish 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 Snohomish 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 Snohomish County?

Start with the 225 listed public schools and 16 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

How does Snohomish County compare with nearby school counties?

Snohomish County appears in the Seattle area comparison with King County, WA and Pierce County, WA. Use that regional guide to compare county school score, graduation rate, and spending before narrowing to individual districts and schools.

Snohomish County Schools & Education

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

Snohomish County, Washington

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

School Score

54/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

84.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

84.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 81.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,889

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,250

School Score

54/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 51/100

State Score Position

#11

of 39 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Snohomish County

Measured School Summary

Snohomish County has midrange measured school signals (score: 54/100) with a graduation rate of 84.5%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Snohomish County spends $9,889 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% above the Washington average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Snohomish 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

225 public schools and 16 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

54/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #11 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.

Completion

84.5%

3.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$9,889

$639 above the state average

School coverage

225

16 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

Snohomish County has 225 public schools across 16 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 Snohomish 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.

Large multi-district county

Snohomish County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#11

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

Edmonds School District

Elementary to high school visible

20,459 students

Elementary 25Middle 4High 7Other 3

39 listed schools in this county slice.

Everett School District

Elementary to high school visible

20,359 students

Elementary 19Middle 5High 7Other 2

33 listed schools in this county slice.

Mukilteo School District

Elementary to high school visible

15,131 students

Elementary 13Middle 4High 6Other 2

25 listed schools in this county slice.

Marysville School District

Elementary to high school visible

10,196 students

Elementary 12Middle 4High 6Other 2

24 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Edmonds School District is the largest listed district slice, with 39 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 Snohomish County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Snohomish County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

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?

Comparison context

Compare Snohomish County With Nearby School Markets

Snohomish County appears in curated regional school comparisons where parents commonly weigh county lines, housing tradeoffs, commute, and district boundaries before narrowing to individual schools.

Seattle area

King County vs Snohomish County vs Pierce County Schools

This guide helps families compare the Seattle core, northern suburbs, and South Sound alternatives before focusing on districts.

Compared with

King County, WA and Pierce County, WA

Current leader

Snohomish County, WA at 54/100

Graduation-rate leader: King County, WA at 84.6%

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Education Overview

About Schools in Snohomish 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 Massive, Modern School System

Snohomish County manages a significant infrastructure of 225 schools across 16 districts, serving 117,278 students. This includes 115 elementary schools and 54 high schools, making it one of the state's largest educational hubs.

Edmonds and Northshore Lead Enrollment

Northshore and Edmonds school districts each serve over 20,000 students, acting as the county's primary academic engines. Despite the system's size, there are currently no charter schools operating within the county.

Suburban Success on a Large Scale

With 164 schools in suburban locales, the county feels like a series of interconnected residential communities. Schools are generally large, averaging 536 students, with Kamiak High leading the county at 2,250 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

225

in Snohomish County

Reported Enrollment

117,278

225 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary115

Middle33

High54

Other23

16 School Districts in Snohomish County

Northshore School District

Edmonds School District

Everett School District

Mukilteo School District

Marysville School District

Lake Stevens School District

Snohomish School District

Monroe School District

Arlington School District

Stanwood-Camano School District

225 Public Schools in Snohomish County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 24 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 Snohomish County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Kamiak High School	Profile	Mukilteo School District	Mukilteo, 98275Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,250
Henry M. Jackson High School	Profile	Everett School District	Mill Creek, 98012Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,155
Lake Stevens Sr High School	Profile	Lake Stevens School District	Lake Stevens, 98258Suburb: Midsize	10–12	High	2,140
Mariner High School	Profile	Mukilteo School District	Everett, 98204Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,090
Cascade High School	Profile	Everett School District	Everett, 98203City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,793
North Creek High School	Profile	Northshore School District	Bothell, 98012Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,781
Arlington High School	Profile	Arlington School District	Arlington, 98223Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,661
Glacier Peak High School	Profile	Snohomish School District	Snohomish, 98296Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,630
Everett High School	Profile	Everett School District	Everett, 98201City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,606
Snohomish High School	Profile	Snohomish School District	Snohomish, 98290Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,565
Monroe High School	Profile	Monroe School District	Monroe, 98272Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,552
Edmonds Woodway High School	Profile	Edmonds School District	EDMONDS, 98026Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,547
Meadowdale High School	Profile	Edmonds School District	LYNNWOOD, 98037Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,512
Cavelero Mid High School	Profile	Lake Stevens School District	Lake Stevens, 98258Suburb: Midsize	8–9	Other	1,501
Marysville Getchell High School	Profile	Marysville School District	Marysville, 98270Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,498
Mountlake Terrace High School	Profile	Edmonds School District	MTLK TERRACE, 98043Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,467
Lynnwood High School	Profile	Edmonds School District	BOTHELL, 98012Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,353
Stanwood High School	Profile	Stanwood-Camano School District	STANWOOD, 98292Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,332
Marysville Pilchuck High School	Profile	Marysville School District	Marysville, 98271Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,238
Skyview Middle School	Profile	Northshore School District	Bothell, 98021Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,157

Kamiak High School

Mukilteo School District

Mukilteo, 98275 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,250 students

Henry M. Jackson High School

Everett School District

Mill Creek, 98012 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,155 students

Lake Stevens Sr High School

Lake Stevens School District

Lake Stevens, 98258 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile10–12High2,140 students

Mariner High School

Mukilteo School District

Everett, 98204 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,090 students

Cascade High School

Everett School District

Everett, 98203 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,793 students

North Creek High School

Northshore School District

Bothell, 98012 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,781 students

Arlington High School

Arlington School District

Arlington, 98223 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,661 students

Glacier Peak High School

Snohomish School District

Snohomish, 98296 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,630 students

Everett High School

Everett School District

Everett, 98201 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,606 students

Snohomish High School

Snohomish School District

Snohomish, 98290 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,565 students

Monroe High School

Monroe School District

Monroe, 98272 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,552 students

Edmonds Woodway High School

Edmonds School District

EDMONDS, 98026 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,547 students

Meadowdale High School

Edmonds School District

LYNNWOOD, 98037 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,512 students

Cavelero Mid High School

Lake Stevens School District

Lake Stevens, 98258 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile8–9Other1,501 students

Marysville Getchell High School

Marysville School District

Marysville, 98270 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,498 students

Mountlake Terrace High School

Edmonds School District

MTLK TERRACE, 98043 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,467 students

Lynnwood High School

Edmonds School District

BOTHELL, 98012 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,353 students

Stanwood High School

Stanwood-Camano School District

STANWOOD, 98292 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,332 students

Marysville Pilchuck High School

Marysville School District

Marysville, 98271 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,238 students

Skyview Middle School

Northshore School District

Bothell, 98021 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,157 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

4 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,889

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 Snohomish County?

Snohomish County has a school score of 54/100, 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 Snohomish County?

The high school graduation rate in Snohomish County is 84.5%, 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 Snohomish County spend per student?

Snohomish County spends $9,889 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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