For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,380 students in Buckley, WA.
The top-ranked public high school in Buckley, WA is White River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckley, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Buckley have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public high schools.
Buckley, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is White River High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Buckley, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White River High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26928 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3352
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,340 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
White River Reengagement Program
Alternative School
26928 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-0600
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Buckley, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Collins Alternative Programs (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
27515 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Gr: 4-12
27515 120th St. E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3353
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3353
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
250 West Main
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3389
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3389
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Buckley, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Buckley, WA include White River High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buckley?
3 public high schools are located in Buckley.
What is the racial composition of students in Buckley?
Buckley public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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