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Richland School District

Washington · Public School District
22
Schools
13,540
Students
$18,933
Per-Pupil Spend
+32% nat'l
43.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-9pp vs nat'l
83.3%
Graduation Rate
-3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Richland School District is a public school district in Washington serving 13,540 students across 22 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,933 is above average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (22)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carmichael Middle School06–08807
Chief Joseph Middle School06–08697
Enterprise Middle School06–08694
Leona Libby Middle School06–08800
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hanford High School09–121,788
Richland High School09–122,137
Rivers Edge High School09–12186
Twin Rivers Group Home09–120
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Pacific Crest Online AcademyKG–12312
Richland School District Early Learning CenterPK–PK282
Special ProgramsPK–1219
Three Rivers Home LinkKG–12660
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,933+32% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
66%
24%
State
65.7%
Local (property tax)
24.0%
Federal
10.3%

State funding accounts for 66% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
13,540
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.3%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,933 per pupil — 32% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Richland School District?
Richland School District has 22 public schools, serving a total of 13,540 students.
What is the graduation rate for Richland School District?
The graduation rate is 83.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Richland School District spend per student?
Richland School District spends $18,933 per pupil — 32% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Richland School District?
44% of students in Richland School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Richland School District?
No, Richland School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Richland School District serve?
Richland School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Richland School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Richland School District is 52/100. 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.