For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,057 students in Richland, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Richland, WA are Hanford High School, Three Rivers Home Link and Richland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Richland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public high schools.
Richland, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richland High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Richland, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanford High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Hanford Street
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6500
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,958 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1710 Van Giesen
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Gr: K-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Richland High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 Long Ave
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6535
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6535
Gr: 9-12 | 2,234 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Rivers Edge High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
975 Gillespie
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Richland, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Richland, WA include Hanford High School, Three Rivers Home Link and Richland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richland?
5 public high schools are located in Richland.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland?
Richland public high schools minority enrollment is 31% 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 Richland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Richland include: Hanford High School vs. Richland High School, Richland High School vs. Hanford High School, Rivers Edge High School vs. Richland High School
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