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

No. Use the Spokane 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 Spokane 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 Spokane County?

Start with the 182 listed public schools and 17 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Spokane County Schools & Education

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

Spokane County, Washington

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

School Score

52/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

85.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

85.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 81.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,962

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,250

School Score

52/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 51/100

State Score Position

#15

of 39 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Spokane County

Measured School Summary

Spokane County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.5%.

Funding Context

Spokane County spends $8,962 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 2% above the Washington average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Spokane 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

182 public schools and 17 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

52/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #15 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.

Completion

85.5%

4.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,962

$288 below the state average

School coverage

182

17 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

Spokane County has 182 public schools across 17 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 Spokane 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

Spokane 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

#15

of 39 Washington counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.

Spokane School District

Elementary to high school visible

28,714 students

Elementary 36Middle 9High 16Other 7

68 listed schools in this county slice.

Central Valley School District

Elementary to high school visible

14,688 students

Elementary 17Middle 6High 8Other 1

32 listed schools in this county slice.

Mead School District

Elementary to high school visible

10,320 students

Elementary 10Middle 3High 3Other 1

17 listed schools in this county slice.

Cheney School District

Elementary to high school visible

5,540 students

Elementary 5Middle 2High 3Other 2

12 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Spokane School District is the largest listed district slice, with 68 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 Spokane County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Spokane 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?

Education Overview

About Schools in Spokane 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.

The Educational Heart of Eastern WA

Spokane County serves 75,841 students through 182 schools across 17 districts. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring 90 elementary schools, 46 high schools, and a growing number of alternative learning options.

Strong Graduation with Efficient Spending

Spokane delivers an 85.5% graduation rate, nearly reaching the national average of 87% and besting the state average. The county achieves these results with per-pupil spending of $8,962, which is slightly below the state average.

Spokane and Central Valley Anchors

Spokane School District is the largest with 28,714 students, while Central Valley and Mead also serve large populations. The county is unique for hosting three charter schools, though they represent less than 2% of the total school count.

Urban Hubs and High Enrollment

Most students attend schools in city settings, with an average school size of 431 students. Mead Senior High is the county's largest campus with 1,809 students, reflecting the region's bustling, urban-centered educational feel.

School Overview

Total Schools

182

in Spokane County

Reported Enrollment

75,841

182 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

2% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary90

Middle27

High46

Other19

17 School Districts in Spokane County

Spokane School District

Central Valley School District

Mead School District

Cheney School District

East Valley School District (Spokane)

West Valley School District (Spokane)

Deer Park School District

7 schools

2,774 students

Medical Lake School District

4 schools

1,897 students

Riverside School District

5 schools

1,605 students

Freeman School District

3 schools

878 students

182 Public Schools in Spokane County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 12 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 Spokane County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Mead Senior High School	Profile	Mead School District	SPOKANE, 99218Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,809
Lewis & Clark High School	Profile	Spokane School District	Spokane, 99204City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,739
North Central High School	Profile	Spokane School District	Spokane, 99205City: Midsize	6–12	High	1,674
Ferris High School	Profile	Spokane School District	Spokane, 99223City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,631
Rogers High School	Profile	Spokane School District	Spokane, 99207City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,536
Mt Spokane High School	Profile	Mead School District	MEAD, 99021Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,493
Cheney High School	Profile	Cheney School District	CHENEY, 99004Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,476
University High School	Profile	Central Valley School District	Spokane Valley, 99216City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,445
Shadle Park High School	Profile	Spokane School District	Spokane, 99205City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,382
Central Valley High School	Profile	Central Valley School District	Spokane Valley, 99037City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,376
Ridgeline High School	Profile	Central Valley School District	Liberty Lake, 99019Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,368
East Valley High School	Profile	East Valley School District (Spokane)	Spokane Valley, 99216City: Midsize	9–12	High	957
West Valley High School	Record	West Valley School District (Spokane)	SPOKANE, 99212City: Midsize	9–12	High	881
Northwood Middle School	Record	Mead School District	SPOKANE, 99208Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	798
Mountainside Middle School	Record	Mead School District	COLBERT, 99005Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	795
Sacajawea Middle School	Record	Spokane School District	Spokane, 99203City: Midsize	7–8	Middle	775
Shaw Middle School	Record	Spokane School District	Spokane, 99207City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	764
Salk Middle School	Record	Spokane School District	Spokane, 99208City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	749
Highland Middle School	Record	Mead School District	Spokane, 99208Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	741
Spokane International Academy	Record	Spokane International Academy	Spokane, 99208City: Midsize	KG–10	Charter	736

Mead Senior High School

Mead School District

SPOKANE, 99218 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,809 students

Lewis & Clark High School

Spokane School District

Spokane, 99204 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,739 students

North Central High School

Spokane School District

Spokane, 99205 / City: Midsize

Profile6–12High1,674 students

Ferris High School

Spokane School District

Spokane, 99223 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,631 students

Rogers High School

Spokane School District

Spokane, 99207 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,536 students

Mt Spokane High School

Mead School District

MEAD, 99021 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,493 students

Cheney High School

Cheney School District

CHENEY, 99004 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,476 students

University High School

Central Valley School District

Spokane Valley, 99216 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,445 students

Shadle Park High School

Spokane School District

Spokane, 99205 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,382 students

Central Valley High School

Central Valley School District

Spokane Valley, 99037 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,376 students

Ridgeline High School

Central Valley School District

Liberty Lake, 99019 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,368 students

East Valley High School

East Valley School District (Spokane)

Spokane Valley, 99216 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High957 students

West Valley High School

West Valley School District (Spokane)

SPOKANE, 99212 / City: Midsize

Record9–12High881 students

Northwood Middle School

Mead School District

SPOKANE, 99208 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle798 students

Mountainside Middle School

Mead School District

COLBERT, 99005 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle795 students

Sacajawea Middle School

Spokane School District

Spokane, 99203 / City: Midsize

Record7–8Middle775 students

Shaw Middle School

Spokane School District

Spokane, 99207 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle764 students

Salk Middle School

Spokane School District

Spokane, 99208 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle749 students

Highland Middle School

Mead School District

Spokane, 99208 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle741 students

Spokane International Academy

Spokane, 99208 / City: Midsize

RecordKG–10Charter736 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,962

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 Spokane County?

Spokane County has a school score of 52/100, 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 Spokane County?

The high school graduation rate in Spokane County is 85.5%, 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 Spokane County spend per student?

Spokane County spends $8,962 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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