The only school district in Washington County had rising enrollment in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
There were 1,873 students in Washington County School District, 1.3% higher than the year before.
Enrollment in Washington County was steady with the state’s trend of increasing enrollment.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2022-23 school year, 51.3% of them were boys, and 48.7% were girls.
Data also showed that most of the students were white, representing 79.2% of Washington County School District’s total enrollment.
Washington County School District has a main office in Springfield and is the only school district within Washington County.
According to a 2023 report from the Kentucky Research Commission, the state experienced a significant increase in teacher turnover rates, rising to 10.9% in 2023 from a nine-year average of 8.9%. This trend was more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.
The number of available teaching positions in Kentucky schools surged by 260% between 2019 and 2023. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.
| School | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2021-22 | Total % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Washington Elementary School | 585 | 576 | 1.6% |
| Washington County High School | 544 | 523 | 4% |
| Washington County Elementary School | 487 | 493 | -1.2% |
| Washington County Middle School | 213 | 214 | -0.5% |
| Commander Academy | 77 | 81 | -4.9% |