Darrington School District, Washington

Darrington School District is a unified school district in Snohomish County and Skagit County, Washington, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,308 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 579 sq mi (1,500 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,308 ± 549
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Snohomish County82% of the district’s landSkagit County19% of the district’s land
Land area
579 sq mi (1,500 km²)
Median household income
$74,875 ± $13,197
Median home value
$412,000 ± $35,160
Water area
3.39 sq mi (8.77 km²)
State
Washington
Census code (GEOID)
5301980
Coordinates (central point)
48.247851, -121.418170

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Darrington School District, largest first

  1. Darrington (town)1,412 people
  2. Swede Heaven (CDP)746 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Granite Falls School District15 mi southwest
  2. Concrete School District28 mi north
  3. Arlington School District29 mi west
  4. Stehekin School District30 mi east
  5. Cascade School District45 mi southeast
  6. Lake Chelan School District54 mi east

These share a boundary with Darrington School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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