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Whatcom County Public Schools

Whatcom County, Washington

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

Total Schools

75

public schools

Total Enrollment

27,382

students

School Districts

8

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Whatcom County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Washington; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Whatcom County has 8 district entries. Bellingham School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 25 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 18 listed communities. Bellingham has the most listed schools, with 28 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 35 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

5 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

75

in Whatcom County

Reported Enrollment

27,382

75 schools reporting

School Districts

8

districts

Charter Schools

1

1% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary35
Middle11
High19
Other10

8 School Districts in Whatcom County

Bellingham School District

25 schools
11,614 students

Ferndale School District

13 schools
4,651 students

Lynden School District

8 schools
3,542 students

Blaine School District

7 schools
2,081 students

Nooksack Valley School District

7 schools
1,912 students

Meridian School District

6 schools
1,816 students

Mount Baker School District

7 schools
1,692 students

Intergenerational High School

1 school
69 students

75 Public Schools in Whatcom County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 75 matching schools

Ferndale High School

Ferndale School District

Ferndale, 98248 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,323 students

Squalicum High School

Bellingham School District

Bellingham, 98226 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,280 students

Bellingham High School

Bellingham School District

Bellingham, 98225 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,218 students

Sehome High School

Bellingham School District

Bellingham, 98225 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,163 students

Lynden High School

Lynden School District

LYNDEN, 98264 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High962 students

Irene Reither Elementary School

Meridian School District

Everson, 98226 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary707 students

Lynden Middle School

Lynden School District

LYNDEN, 98264 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle643 students

Kulshan Middle School

Bellingham School District

Bellingham, 98229 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle623 students

Blaine High School

Blaine School District

BLAINE, 98230 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High609 students

Whatcom Middle School

Bellingham School District

Bellingham, 98225 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle600 students

Fairhaven Middle School

Bellingham School District

Bellingham, 98225 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle597 students

Shuksan Middle School

Bellingham School District

Bellingham, 98225 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle579 students

Vista Middle School

Ferndale School District

Ferndale, 98248 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle572 students

Fisher Elementary School

Lynden School District

LYNDEN, 98264 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary527 students

Mount Baker Senior High

Mount Baker School District

DEMING, 98244 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High517 students

Nooksack Valley High School

Nooksack Valley School District

Everson, 98247 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only7–12High507 students

Vossbeck Elementary School

Lynden School District

LYNDEN, 98264 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary488 students

Meridian High School

Meridian School District

BELLINGHAM, 98226 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High487 students

Blaine Elementary School

Blaine School District

BLAINE, 98230 / Town: Fringe

Listed only3–5Primary463 students

Blaine Primary School

Blaine School District

BLAINE, 98230 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–2Primary463 students

Whatcom County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Whatcom County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Washington. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Whatcom County public school directory?

The directory lists 75 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Whatcom County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Whatcom County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Whatcom County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 5 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Whatcom County?

Start with the 8 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Whatcom County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Whatcom County Education OverviewCounty school score: 46/100

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.