Photo: Bedford at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Springfield’s public schools outscore 84% of Kentucky districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Springfield, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 43% of students in Springfield’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Kentucky average (38%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.
From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Springfield’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 49% and math 43% in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,293 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Washington County Middle School, then Washington County High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Dominic School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Springfield’s grade
A−: better than 84% of Kentucky school districts, #40 of 139 Kentucky towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Kentucky average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Springfield, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Springfield
Washington County Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 473 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Springfield
Washington County Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 473 students · 18:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Springfield
Washington County Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 473 students · 18:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Springfield
Washington County Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 473 students · 18:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Springfield
Washington County Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 473 students · 18:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Springfield
Washington County Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 473 students · 18:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Springfield
Washington County Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 473 students · 18:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Springfield
Washington County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 214 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Springfield
Washington County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 214 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Springfield
Washington County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 214 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Springfield
Washington County High School
Grades 9–12 · 507 students · 17:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Springfield
Washington County High School
Grades 9–12 · 507 students · 17:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Springfield
Washington County High School
Grades 9–12 · 507 students · 17:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Springfield
Washington County High School
Grades 9–12 · 507 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Springfield’s public schools are run by Washington County School District, which also serves Mackville and Willisburg. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Springfield vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Springfield’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | A− | Washington County |
Every school in Springfield
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Commander Academy and WC Tel Center).
Questions about Springfield’s schools
Are Springfield’s schools good?
By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools Springfield children attend outscore 84% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #40 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 87%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Springfield in?
Washington County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,730 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Springfield kids go to high school?
Washington County High School, with 507 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Springfield’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Washington County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.
How much does Springfield spend per student?
$13,293 in Washington County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Springfield?
Yes: St. Dominic School (Catholic, grades K–8, 202 students).
Parents talk
What Springfield families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Springfield → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.