Washington County Schools & Education
Washington County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,528
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#20
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Washington County
Measured School Summary
Washington County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 71/100 and a graduation rate of 95.4%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,528 per pupil, Washington County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% above the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Washington 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
34 public schools and 8 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
71/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #20 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
95.4%
3.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,528
$585 below the state average
School coverage
34
8 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Washington County has 34 public schools across 8 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 Washington 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.
Higher-signal county
Washington County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#20
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
West Bend School District
Elementary to high school visible
5,736 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
Germantown School District
Elementary to high school visible
3,903 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Slinger School District
Elementary to high school visible
3,350 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Kewaskum School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,789 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
West Bend School District is the largest listed district slice, with 12 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 Washington County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Washington County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Washington County, Wisconsin
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 thriving suburban education network
Washington County hosts 34 public schools across eight districts, serving a large population of 18,493 students. The system is heavily focused on foundational years with 18 elementary schools, supported by a strong secondary network. Most schools are located in suburban areas, reflecting the county's growing residential character.
West Bend leads the county's education
The West Bend School District is the county's largest, managing 12 schools and 5,736 students. Other major players include the Germantown and Slinger districts, which together serve over 7,200 students. Notably, the county currently operates no charter schools, focusing instead on traditional public and alternative school models.
Large suburban campuses and focused learning
With 26 schools in suburban locales, the county offers a classic residential school experience. The average school size is 544 students, but secondary schools like Hartford High and Germantown High serve over 1,300 students each. This scale allows for extensive extracurricular and academic programming that smaller districts may lack.
School Overview
Total Schools
34
in Washington County
Reported Enrollment
18,493
34 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Washington County
West Bend School District
GuideGermantown School District
GuideSlinger School District
GuideKewaskum School District
Hartford J1 School District
Hartford UHS School District
Holy Hill Area School District
Erin School District
34 Public Schools in Washington 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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 34 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford High | Profile | Hartford UHS School District | Hartford, 53027Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,316 |
| Germantown High | Profile | Germantown School District | Germantown, 53022Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,295 |
| West High | Profile | West Bend School District | West Bend, 53095Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,075 |
| Slinger High | Profile | Slinger School District | Slinger, 53086Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,054 |
| East High | Profile | West Bend School District | West Bend, 53095Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 965 |
| Kennedy Middle | Record | Germantown School District | Germantown, 53022Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 898 |
| Badger Middle | Record | West Bend School District | West Bend, 53095Suburb: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 851 |
| Slinger Middle | Record | Slinger School District | Slinger, 53086Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 771 |
| Silverbrook Intermediate | Record | West Bend School District | West Bend, 53095Suburb: Small | 5–6 | Middle | 718 |
| Slinger Elementary | Record | Slinger School District | Slinger, 53086Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 624 |
| Kewaskum High | Record | Kewaskum School District | Kewaskum, 53040Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 571 |
| Central Middle | Record | Hartford J1 School District | Hartford, 53027Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 552 |
| Kewaskum Elementary | Record | Kewaskum School District | Kewaskum, 53040Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 551 |
| Lincoln Elementary | Record | Hartford J1 School District | Hartford, 53027Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 506 |
| MacArthur Elementary | Record | Germantown School District | Germantown, 53022Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 485 |
| County Line Elementary | Record | Germantown School District | Germantown, 53022Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 478 |
| Rossman Elementary | Record | Hartford J1 School District | Hartford, 53027Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 459 |
| Addison Elementary | Record | Slinger School District | Hartford, 53027Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 454 |
| Allenton Elementary | Record | Slinger School District | Allenton, 53002Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 447 |
| Kewaskum Middle | Record | Kewaskum School District | Kewaskum, 53040Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 403 |
Hartford High
Hartford UHS School District
Hartford, 53027 / Suburb: Small
Germantown High
Germantown School District
Germantown, 53022 / Suburb: Large
West High
West Bend School District
West Bend, 53095 / Suburb: Small
Slinger High
Slinger School District
Slinger, 53086 / Suburb: Small
East High
West Bend School District
West Bend, 53095 / Suburb: Small
Kennedy Middle
Germantown School District
Germantown, 53022 / Suburb: Large
Silverbrook Intermediate
West Bend School District
West Bend, 53095 / Suburb: Small
Slinger Elementary
Slinger School District
Slinger, 53086 / Suburb: Small
Kewaskum Elementary
Kewaskum School District
Kewaskum, 53040 / Suburb: Small
Lincoln Elementary
Hartford J1 School District
Hartford, 53027 / Suburb: Small
MacArthur Elementary
Germantown School District
Germantown, 53022 / Suburb: Large
County Line Elementary
Germantown School District
Germantown, 53022 / Suburb: Large
Rossman Elementary
Hartford J1 School District
Hartford, 53027 / Suburb: Small
Addison Elementary
Slinger School District
Hartford, 53027 / Rural: Fringe
Allenton Elementary
Slinger School District
Allenton, 53002 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,528
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Washington County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Washington County, Wisconsin?
Washington County hosts 34 public schools across eight districts, serving a large population of 18,493 students. The system is heavily focused on foundational years with 18 elementary schools, supported by a strong secondary network. Most schools are located in suburban areas, reflecting the county's growing residential character.
What are the major school districts in Washington County, Wisconsin?
The West Bend School District is the county's largest, managing 12 schools and 5,736 students. Other major players include the Germantown and Slinger districts, which together serve over 7,200 students. Notably, the county currently operates no charter schools, focusing instead on traditional public and alternative school models.
What is the school experience like in Washington County?
With 26 schools in suburban locales, the county offers a classic residential school experience. The average school size is 544 students, but secondary schools like Hartford High and Germantown High serve over 1,300 students each. This scale allows for extensive extracurricular and academic programming that smaller districts may lack.
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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.