Top Rankings
South Whidbey School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,207 students in South Whidbey School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in South Whidbey School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
1,207 Students
1,096,569 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Whidbey School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#77 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
9%
27%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
80%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,848 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,891. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,069 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,848
$18,891
Spending / Student
$16,069
$19,344
Best South Whidbey School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Whidbey High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5675 Maxwelton
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
South Whidbey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Gr: 10-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
South Whidbey Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5380 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4600
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4600
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
South Whidbey Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5675 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
South Whidbey Special Services
Special Education School
5520 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6100
Langley, WA 98260
(360) 221-6100
Gr: PK-1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Whidbey School District?
South Whidbey School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,207 students.
What is the rank of South Whidbey School District?
South Whidbey School District is ranked #73 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 30%) 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Whidbey School District?
80% of South Whidbey School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Whidbey School District?
South Whidbey School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is South Whidbey School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,069 is less than the state median of $19,344. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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