Stevens County Schools & Education
Stevens County, Washington
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
74.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
74.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 81.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,028
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 51/100
State Score Position
#39
of 39 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Stevens County
Measured School Summary
Stevens County faces educational challenges with a school score of 34/100 and a graduation rate of 74.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
Stevens County spends $8,028 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 34% below the Washington average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Stevens 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
41 public schools and 13 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
34/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #39 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.
Completion
74.9%
6.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,028
$1,222 below the state average
School coverage
41
13 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Stevens County has 41 public schools across 13 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 Stevens 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.
Review-carefully county
Stevens County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#39
of 39 Washington counties with school score data. The county score is 17 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.
Colville School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,685 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Nine Mile Falls School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,286 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Kettle Falls School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,125 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Valley School District
Elementary and high visible
1,079 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Colville School District is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Stevens County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Stevens 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 Stevens 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 Broad Network of Rural Classrooms
Stevens County manages 41 public schools across 13 distinct districts, serving a total of 7,692 students. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 14 high schools to support its wide-reaching community.
Colville and Nine Mile Falls Lead Enrollment
The Colville School District is the county's largest, supporting 1,685 students across six schools. Nine Mile Falls School District follows closely with 1,435 students, while no charter schools currently operate in the county.
Small-Town Feel in Rural Settings
With 31 of 41 schools located in rural areas, the average school size is a cozy 192 students. While Columbia Virtual Academy enrolls 801 students, most families experience the intimate atmosphere of smaller local campuses.
School Overview
Total Schools
41
in Stevens County
Reported Enrollment
7,692
41 schools reporting
School Districts
13
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
13 School Districts in Stevens County
Colville School District
Nine Mile Falls School District
Kettle Falls School District
Valley School District
Chewelah School District
Mary Walker School District
Wellpinit School District #49
Northport School District
Loon Lake School District
Columbia (Stevens) School District
41 Public Schools in Stevens 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 20 of 41 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Virtual Academy | Record | Valley School District | Valley, 99181Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Virtual | 801 |
| Colville Senior High School | Record | Colville School District | Colville, 99114Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 513 |
| Lakeside High School | Record | Nine Mile Falls School District | Nine Mile Falls, 99026Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 489 |
| Lake Spokane Elementary | Record | Nine Mile Falls School District | Nine Mile Falls, 99026Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 471 |
| Hofstetter Elementary | Record | Colville School District | Colville, 99114Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 378 |
| Colville Junior High School | Record | Colville School District | Colville, 99114Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 370 |
| Fort Colville Elementary | Record | Colville School District | Colville, 99114Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 358 |
| Gess Elementary | Record | Chewelah School District | Chewelah, 99109Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 330 |
| Lakeside Middle School | Record | Nine Mile Falls School District | Nine Mile Falls, 99026Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 323 |
| Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls | Record | Kettle Falls School District | Kettle Falls, 99141Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 318 |
| Jenkins Junior/Senior High | Record | Chewelah School District | Chewelah, 99109Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 314 |
| Kettle Falls Elementary School | Record | Kettle Falls School District | KETTLE FALLS, 99141Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 304 |
| Kettle Falls High School | Record | Kettle Falls School District | KETTLE FALLS, 99141Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 237 |
| Kettle Falls Middle School | Record | Kettle Falls School District | KETTLE FALLS, 99141Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 237 |
| Springdale Elementary | Record | Mary Walker School District | Springdale, 99173Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 211 |
| Valley School | Record | Valley School District | Valley, 99181Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 193 |
| Wellpinit Elementary School | Record | Wellpinit School District #49 | Wellpinit, 99040Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 148 |
| Mary Walker High School | Record | Mary Walker School District | Springdale, 99173Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 147 |
| Columbia High And Elementary | Record | Columbia (Stevens) School District | Hunters, 99137Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 139 |
| Springdale Middle School | Record | Mary Walker School District | Springdale, 99173Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 119 |
Columbia Virtual Academy
Valley School District
Valley, 99181 / Rural: Remote
Colville Senior High School
Colville School District
Colville, 99114 / Town: Remote
Lakeside High School
Nine Mile Falls School District
Nine Mile Falls, 99026 / Town: Fringe
Lake Spokane Elementary
Nine Mile Falls School District
Nine Mile Falls, 99026 / Town: Fringe
Hofstetter Elementary
Colville School District
Colville, 99114 / Town: Remote
Colville Junior High School
Colville School District
Colville, 99114 / Town: Remote
Fort Colville Elementary
Colville School District
Colville, 99114 / Town: Remote
Lakeside Middle School
Nine Mile Falls School District
Nine Mile Falls, 99026 / Town: Fringe
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls
Kettle Falls School District
Kettle Falls, 99141 / Rural: Distant
Jenkins Junior/Senior High
Chewelah School District
Chewelah, 99109 / Rural: Remote
Kettle Falls Elementary School
Kettle Falls School District
KETTLE FALLS, 99141 / Rural: Distant
Kettle Falls High School
Kettle Falls School District
KETTLE FALLS, 99141 / Rural: Distant
Kettle Falls Middle School
Kettle Falls School District
KETTLE FALLS, 99141 / Rural: Distant
Springdale Elementary
Mary Walker School District
Springdale, 99173 / Rural: Distant
Wellpinit Elementary School
Wellpinit School District #49
Wellpinit, 99040 / Rural: Distant
Mary Walker High School
Mary Walker School District
Springdale, 99173 / Rural: Distant
Columbia High And Elementary
Columbia (Stevens) School District
Hunters, 99137 / Rural: Remote
Springdale Middle School
Mary Walker School District
Springdale, 99173 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,028
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Stevens County, Washington — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Stevens County, Washington?
Stevens County manages 41 public schools across 13 distinct districts, serving a total of 7,692 students. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 14 high schools to support its wide-reaching community.
What are the major school districts in Stevens County, Washington?
The Colville School District is the county's largest, supporting 1,685 students across six schools. Nine Mile Falls School District follows closely with 1,435 students, while no charter schools currently operate in the county.
What is the school experience like in Stevens County?
With 31 of 41 schools located in rural areas, the average school size is a cozy 192 students. While Columbia Virtual Academy enrolls 801 students, most families experience the intimate atmosphere of smaller local campuses.
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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.