Districts in Cowlitz County6 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland School District | Ariel | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 2,432 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Toutle Lake School District | Silverlake | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 690 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Kalama School District | Kalama | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1,151 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Kelso School District | Carrolls | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 4,940 | 13 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Longview Public Schools | Longview | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 6,311 | 18 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Castle Rock School District | Ryderwood | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 1,508 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Cowlitz County compares
Together they enroll 17,032 students across 47 schools. The largest is Longview Public Schools with 6,311 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the Washington average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Cowlitz County, Washington
Cowlitz County has 6 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cowlitz County is Woodland School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Washington. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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