Photo: Steven Pavlov · CC BY-SA 3.0Centralia’s public schools score below 78% of Washington districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 23% of Centralia’s students scored proficient, below the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Centralia, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.
From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% 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.
Centralia’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 149 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Centralia’s, its schools beat 30%, higher than their 22% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 36% of tested students were proficient in reading and 23% in math, against 53% and 40% statewide; 93% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,813 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Centralia Middle School, then Centralia High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Centralia Christian 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 Centralia’s grade
C−: better than 22% of Washington school districts, #253 of 285 Washington towns. Both inputs trail the Washington average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Centralia, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Centralia
Centralia Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 479 students · 18:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Centralia
Centralia Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 479 students · 18:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Centralia
Centralia High School
Grades 9–12 · 941 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Centralia
Centralia High School
Grades 9–12 · 941 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Centralia
Centralia High School
Grades 9–12 · 941 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Centralia
Centralia High School
Grades 9–12 · 941 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Centralia’s public schools are run by Centralia School District, which also serves Bucoda. 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.
Well below the state in reading
Centralia vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Centralia’s borders.
Every school in Centralia
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Centralia’s schools
Are Centralia’s schools good?
On Washington’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Centralia children attend score below 78% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #253 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 30%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Centralia in?
Centralia School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,313 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
Where do Centralia kids go to high school?
Centralia High School, with 941 students.
What is Centralia’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in Centralia School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.
How much does Centralia spend per student?
$17,813 in Centralia School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Centralia?
Yes: Centralia Christian School (religious, grades PK–10, 244 students).
Parents talk
What Centralia families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Centralia → 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 Washington. Stars are from neighbors.