Whitman County Schools & Education
Whitman County, Washington
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 81.4%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,438
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 51/100
State Score Position
#3
of 39 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Whitman County
Measured School Summary
Whitman County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.1%.
Funding Context
Whitman County spends $9,438 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 20% above the Washington average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Whitman 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
28 public schools and 14 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
61/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #3 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.
Completion
88.1%
6.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,438
$188 above the state average
School coverage
28
14 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
Whitman County has 28 public schools across 14 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 Whitman 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
Whitman 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
#3
of 39 Washington counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
Pullman School District
Elementary to high school visible
2,740 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Colfax School District
Elementary and high visible
562 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Tekoa School District
Elementary and high visible
190 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Rosalia School District
Other grade structure
173 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Pullman 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 Whitman County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Whitman 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 Whitman 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.
Small Districts, Big Academic Impact
Whitman County manages 28 public schools across 14 different districts, serving a total of 4,715 students. The landscape features 13 elementary schools and 8 high schools, often serving as community anchors.
Leading the State in Graduation Success
Whitman County excels with an 88.1% graduation rate, beating both the state average and the national benchmark. This success is backed by a per-pupil expenditure of $9,438, which is well above the state average.
Pullman School District Drives Enrollment
Pullman School District is the county's largest by far, serving 2,740 students across 6 schools. The county also includes one charter school, offering an alternative educational path for local families.
Intimate Rural and Town Learning
With 19 of 28 schools in rural areas, the average school size is just 168 students. Pullman High School is the largest campus with 896 students, while many other schools offer much smaller, personalized environments.
School Overview
Total Schools
28
in Whitman County
Reported Enrollment
4,715
28 schools reporting
School Districts
14
districts
Charter Schools
1
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
14 School Districts in Whitman County
Pullman School District
Colfax School District
Tekoa School District
Rosalia School District
Palouse School District
Colton School District
St. John School District
Oakesdale School District
Garfield School District
Pullman Community Montessori
28 Public Schools in Whitman 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 28 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman High School | Record | Pullman School District | Pullman, 99163Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 896 |
| Lincoln Middle School | Record | Pullman School District | Pullman, 99163Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 593 |
| Kamiak Elementary | Record | Pullman School District | Pullman, 99163Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 373 |
| Jefferson Elementary | Record | Pullman School District | Pullman, 99163Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 315 |
| Sunnyside Elementary | Record | Pullman School District | Pullman, 99163Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 301 |
| Leonard M Jennings Elementary | Record | Colfax School District | Colfax, 99111Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 294 |
| Colfax High School | Record | Colfax School District | Colfax, 99111Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 268 |
| Franklin Elementary | Record | Pullman School District | Pullman, 99163Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 262 |
| Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School | Record | Rosalia School District | Rosalia, 99170Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 173 |
| Colton School | Record | Colton School District | Colton, 99113Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 150 |
| Tekoa Elementary School | Record | Tekoa School District | TEKOA, 99033Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 103 |
| Pullman Community Montessori | Record | Pullman Community Montessori | Pullman, 99163Town: Distant | KG–9 | Charter | 97 |
| Tekoa High School | Record | Tekoa School District | TEKOA, 99033Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 87 |
| Endicott/St John Elem and Middle | Record | Endicott School District | Endicott, 99125Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 86 |
| St John Elementary | Record | St. John School District | Saint John, 99171Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 85 |
| Palouse Elementary | Record | Palouse School District | Palouse, 99161Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 83 |
| Oakesdale Elementary School | Record | Oakesdale School District | Oakesdale, 99158Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 74 |
| Oakesdale High School | Record | Oakesdale School District | Oakesdale, 99158Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 73 |
| St John/Endicott High | Record | St. John School District | Saint John, 99171Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 63 |
| Garfield Elementary | Record | Garfield School District | Garfield, 99130Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 57 |
Lincoln Middle School
Pullman School District
Pullman, 99163 / Town: Distant
Jefferson Elementary
Pullman School District
Pullman, 99163 / Town: Distant
Sunnyside Elementary
Pullman School District
Pullman, 99163 / Town: Distant
Leonard M Jennings Elementary
Colfax School District
Colfax, 99111 / Town: Distant
Franklin Elementary
Pullman School District
Pullman, 99163 / Town: Distant
Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School
Rosalia School District
Rosalia, 99170 / Rural: Distant
Tekoa Elementary School
Tekoa School District
TEKOA, 99033 / Rural: Remote
Pullman Community Montessori
Pullman Community Montessori
Pullman, 99163 / Town: Distant
Endicott/St John Elem and Middle
Endicott School District
Endicott, 99125 / Rural: Remote
St John Elementary
St. John School District
Saint John, 99171 / Rural: Remote
Oakesdale Elementary School
Oakesdale School District
Oakesdale, 99158 / Rural: Remote
Oakesdale High School
Oakesdale School District
Oakesdale, 99158 / Rural: Remote
St John/Endicott High
St. John School District
Saint John, 99171 / Rural: Remote
Garfield Elementary
Garfield School District
Garfield, 99130 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,438
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Whitman County, Washington — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Whitman County, Washington?
Whitman County manages 28 public schools across 14 different districts, serving a total of 4,715 students. The landscape features 13 elementary schools and 8 high schools, often serving as community anchors.
How do schools in Whitman County perform academically?
Whitman County excels with an 88.1% graduation rate, beating both the state average and the national benchmark. This success is backed by a per-pupil expenditure of $9,438, which is well above the state average.
What are the major school districts in Whitman County, Washington?
Pullman School District is the county's largest by far, serving 2,740 students across 6 schools. The county also includes one charter school, offering an alternative educational path for local families.
What is the school experience like in Whitman County?
With 19 of 28 schools in rural areas, the average school size is just 168 students. Pullman High School is the largest campus with 896 students, while many other schools offer much smaller, personalized environments.
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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.