For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 1,915 students in Whitman County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Whitman County, WA are Oakesdale High School, Colfax High School and Pullman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitman County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Whitman County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public high schools.
Whitman County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Washington average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pullman 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 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Whitman County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakesdale High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
First & Mccoy Streets
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5281
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5281
Grades: 6-12
| 69 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Colfax High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 N. Morton Street
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-4368
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-4368
Grades: 7-12
| 253 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pullman High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Nw Greyhound Way
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-1551
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-1551
Grades: 9-12
| 865 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Colton School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 Union
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Grades: PK-12
| 163 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
916 South Josephine
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Grades: PK-12
| 180 students
Rank: #66.
Palouse High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Garfield At Palouse High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. Alder
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
St John/endicott High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
W 301 Nob Hill
Saint John, WA 99171
(509) 648-3336
Saint John, WA 99171
(509) 648-3336
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #99.
Tekoa High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
513 E Henkle - 0869
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-3401
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-3401
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Rank: #1010.
Lacrosse High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 Hill Avenue
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pullman Community Montessori
Charter School
115 Nw State St, Rm 215
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-5909
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-5909
Grades: K-9
| 124 students
Whitman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pullman Parent Partnership (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
240 Se Dexter
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3581
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3581
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Whitman County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Whitman County, WA include Oakesdale High School, Colfax High School and Pullman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Whitman County, WA?
11 public high schools are located in Whitman County, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitman County, WA?
Whitman County, WA public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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