For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public high schools serving 4,386 students in Grays Harbor County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Grays Harbor County, WA are East Grays Harbor High School, Ocosta Ale and Oakville Homelink Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grays Harbor County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Grays Harbor County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Grays Harbor County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elma 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Grays Harbor County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
East Grays Harbor High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 West Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ocosta Ale
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2580 S Montesano St
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Oakville Homelink Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 School St, Po Box H
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5947
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5947
Gr: 3-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Harbor Open Doors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Gr: 10-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Montesano Jr-sr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 North Church
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Gr: 7-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
North Beach Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
336 State Route 115
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-3888
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-3888
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Elma High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 West Main
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-3121
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
J M Weatherwax High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2043
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2043
Gr: 9-12 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
North River School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2867 North River Rd
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-3079
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-3079
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Taholah High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chitwhin Dr
Taholah, WA 98587
(360) 276-4780
Taholah, WA 98587
(360) 276-4780
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Ocosta Junior - Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2580 S Montesano St
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Hoquiam High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 W. Emerson
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8210
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8210
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Mary M. Knight School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
Wishkah Valley Elementary/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4640 Wishkah Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-3128
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-3128
Gr: K-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1515.
Hoquiam Homelink School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Simpson Ave
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8200
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8200
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
Lake Quinault School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6130 Us Highway 101
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
Oakville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 School St
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5947
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5947
Gr: 6-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1818.
Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 Junction City Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Grays Harbor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Harbor Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
705 W Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
East Grays Harbor Open Doors
Alternative School
705 W Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Twin Harbors A Branch Of New Market Skills Center
Vocational School
410 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2040
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Grays Harbor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1700 Cherry St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2161
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2161
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Homelink (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
216 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students
6130 Us Hwy 101
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Montesano Choice School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
519 West Simpson
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2116
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2116
Gr: 9-12
Montesano Learning Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
519 West Simpson, 519 West Sim
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2114
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2114
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
3003 Cherry
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8265
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8265
Gr: 2-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Grays Harbor County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Grays Harbor County, WA include East Grays Harbor High School, Ocosta Ale and Oakville Homelink Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Grays Harbor County?
23 public high schools are located in Grays Harbor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grays Harbor County?
Grays Harbor County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Grays Harbor County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Grays Harbor County include: Elma High School vs. Montesano Jr-sr High School, Hoquiam High School vs. Montesano Jr-sr High School, J M Weatherwax High School vs. Montesano Jr-sr High School
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