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Washington County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
15
Schools
6,737
Students
$13,938
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
70.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+19pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Washington County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 6,737 students across 15 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,938 is near the national average for a US public school district. 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abingdon ElementaryPK–05423
Greendale ElementaryPK–05294
High Point ElementaryPK–05596
Meadowview ElementaryPK–05551
Rhea Valley ElementaryPK–05409
Valley Institute ElementaryPK–05277
Watauga ElementaryPK–05557
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DAMASCUS MIDDLE06–08170
E.B. STANLEY MIDDLE06–08643
GLADE SPRING MIDDLE06–08254
WALLACE MIDDLE06–08426
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ABINGDON HIGH09–12867
HOLSTON HIGH09–12245
JOHN S. BATTLE HIGH09–12659
PATRICK HENRY HIGH09–12366
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,938Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
37%
State
50.9%
Local (property tax)
36.6%
Federal
12.6%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (37%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
6,737
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Washington County Public Schools has 15 public schools, serving a total of 6,737 students.
What is the graduation rate for Washington County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Washington County Public Schools spend per student?
Washington County Public Schools spends $13,938 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Washington County Public Schools?
71% of students in Washington County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Washington County Public Schools?
No, Washington County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Washington County Public Schools serve?
Washington County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Washington County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Washington County Public Schools is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.