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Schools in Langley · South Whidbey School District

Langley’s public schools outscore 80% of Washington districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Langley, 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.

K–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
56%
▲ 3 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
42%
▲ 2 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 6–10 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$17.8K
▼ 3% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.6
WA 17.7 · larger classes
Schools in town
1
1,165 students on the public path
In brief

Langley’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 252 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Langley’s, its schools beat 86%, higher than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 56% and math 42% in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $17,823 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (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 South Whidbey Middle, then South Whidbey High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Woodhaven High 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Langley’s grade

B+ Test scoresA− Graduation

A−: better than 80% of Washington school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Washington average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (252)Better than 86%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 634 test results and a graduating class of 127 could put Langley anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 93% of Langley’s students in the tested grades sat them (633 in math, 634 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Langley, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5South Whidbey ElementarySouth Whidbey School DistrictNo scores
6–8South Whidbey MiddleSouth Whidbey School DistrictNo scores
9–12South Whidbey High SchoolSouth Whidbey School DistrictNo scores

Langley’s public schools are run by South Whidbey School District. 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.

South Whidbey School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,207 students, down 4% since 2020–21 · 18.6 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$17,823WA $18,444 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading56%
State average 53.4% · 634 students tested
Math42%
State average 40.1% · 633 students tested

Langley vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Langley’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LangleyA−South Whidbey

Every school in Langley

4 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).

Also serving Langleyin other towns
South Whidbey Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
485 students17:1Rate it →
South Whidbey Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
290 students25:1Rate it →
South Whidbey High School
High · Grades 9–12
390 students18:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Woodhaven High School
High · Grades 9–12
Private · Nonsectarian
10 students6:1Rate it →

Questions about Langley’s schools

Are Langley’s schools good?

By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Langley children attend outscore 80% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 86%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Langley in?

South Whidbey School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,207 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Langley kids go to high school?

South Whidbey High School, with 390 students.

What is Langley’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in South Whidbey School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Langley spend per student?

$17,823 in South Whidbey School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Langley?

Yes: Woodhaven High School (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 10 students).

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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.