📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (SBAC 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
6 Rated Districts in the Longview-Kelso, WA Metro Area
SBAC 2024–25 · percentile among Washington districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Woodland School District | Woodland | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #2 | Toutle Lake School District | Toutle | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #3 | Kalama School District | Kalama | 5/10 Average | 46th |
| #4 | Kelso School District | Kelso | 4/10 Below Average | 35th |
| #5 | Longview Public Schools | Longview | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #6 | Castle Rock School District | Castle Rock | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
Best School Districts in the Longview-Kelso, WA Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from SBAC 2024–25 (Washington) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Longview-Kelso, WA metro area? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in the Longview-Kelso, WA metro area, the highest-rated is Woodland School District (Woodland), rated 7/10 (Good) and in the 60th percentile of Washington districts on SBAC 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.