For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 412 students in Wahkiakum County, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Wahkiakum County, WA are Wahkiakum High School and Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wahkiakum County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Wahkiakum County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wahkiakum County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wahkiakum High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 South 3rd Street
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3271
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3271
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
265 South Third St
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3261
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3261
Gr: K-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wahkiakum County, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Wahkiakum County, WA include Wahkiakum High School and Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wahkiakum County?
2 public schools are located in Wahkiakum County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wahkiakum County?
Wahkiakum County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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