For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 14,324 students in Benton County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Benton County, WA are Hanford High School, Desert Hills Middle School and Richland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public high schools.
Benton County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Washington average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kiona-benton City High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Benton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanford High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 Hanford Street
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6500
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,888 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Hills Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 S Clodfelter Rd
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6600
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6600
Grades: 6-10
| 851 students
Rank: #33.
Richland High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 Long Ave
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6535
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6535
Grades: 8-12
| 2,064 students
Rank: #44.
Kamiakin High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 North Arthur Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3500
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,814 students
Rank: #55.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1710 Van Giesen
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Grades: K-12
| 669 students
Rank: #66.
Southridge High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3320 Southridge Boulevard
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 734-3800
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 734-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,705 students
Rank: #77.
Prosser High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Paterson Rd.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1224
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1224
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
Rank: #88.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3520 Southridge Boulevard
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6039
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6039
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #99.
Kennewick High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Garfield St
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7100
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,716 students
Rank: #1010.
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5980 W 12th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Grades: K-12
| 613 students
Rank: #1111.
Kiona-benton City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2140
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2140
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #1212.
River View High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36509 S Lemon Dr
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-2158
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-2158
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4624 W 10th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Grades: 6-12
| 297 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Rivers Edge High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
975 Gillespie
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Grades: 6-12
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
7122 W Okanogan Place
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 222-6522
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 222-6522
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
5606 West Canal Drive
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6245
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6245
Grades: K-12
| 450 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prosser Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
1203 Prosser Ave.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1224
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1224
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Programs
Special Education School
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6050
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6050
Grades: PK-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-tech Skills Center
Vocational School
5929 West Metaline Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7300
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: n/an/a
605 Mcmurray
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 734-7120
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 734-7120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kennewick Alternative Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 South Fruitland
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
Prosser Falls Education Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1500 Grant Ave.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1820
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Benton County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Benton County, WA include Hanford High School, Desert Hills Middle School and Richland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Benton County, WA?
21 public high schools are located in Benton County, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County, WA?
Benton County, WA public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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