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Harrington School District

100 S First
Harrington, WA 99134-0204
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Harrington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 124 students in Harrington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
51±¬ÁÏs in Harrington School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
124 Students
1,101,913 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
62,271 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Harrington School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#205 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
41%
45-49%
53%
40-49%
49%
(18-19)
≥50%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
9%
% Hispanic
3%
26%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
89%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,798 is higher than the state median of $18,799. The school district revenue/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,210 is higher than the state median of $19,250. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,798
$18,799
Spending / Student
$40,210
$19,250

Best Harrington School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrington High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 S First
Harrington, WA 99134
(509) 253-4331
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Harrington Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 S First
Harrington, WA 99134
(509) 253-4331
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harrington School District?
Harrington School District manages 2 public schools serving 124 students.
What is the rank of Harrington School District?
Harrington School District is ranked #216 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harrington School District?
89% of Harrington School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrington School District?
Harrington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Harrington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,210 is higher than the state median of $19,250. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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