For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 102 students in Palouse, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Palouse, WA are Palouse High School and Garfield At Palouse High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palouse, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Palouse have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public high schools.
Palouse, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Palouse High School, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Palouse, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palouse High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Garfield At Palouse High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E. Alder
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Palouse, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Palouse, WA include Palouse High School and Garfield At Palouse High School.
How many public high schools are located in Palouse?
2 public high schools are located in Palouse.
What is the racial composition of students in Palouse?
Palouse public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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