For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 13,474 students in Benton County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Benton County, WA are Hanford High School, Three Rivers Home Link and Kamiakin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public high schools.
Benton County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hanford 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Benton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Hanford Street
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6500
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,788 students
Rank: #22.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1710 Van Giesen
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Grades: K-12
| 660 students
Rank: #33.
Kamiakin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 North Arthur Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3500
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,884 students
Rank: #44.
Richland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 Long Ave
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6535
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6535
Grades: 9-12
| 2,137 students
Rank: #55.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3520 Southridge Boulevard
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6039
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6039
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #66.
Rivers Edge High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
975 Gillespie
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: #77.
Southridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3520 Southridge Boulevard
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 734-3800
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 734-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,641 students
Rank: #88.
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5980 W 12th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Grades: K-12
| 448 students
Rank: #99.
Kennewick High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Garfield St
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7100
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,785 students
Rank: #1010.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4624 W 10th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Grades: 6-12
| 176 students
Rank: #1111.
Prosser High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Paterson Rd.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1224
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1224
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Rank: #1212.
Pacific Crest Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6245
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6245
Grades: K-12
| 312 students
Rank: #1313.
Kiona-benton City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2140
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2140
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #1414.
River View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36509 S Lemon Dr
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-2158
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-2158
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benton County Jail
Magnet School
7122 W Okanogan Place
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 222-6522
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 222-6522
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center
Magnet School
5606 West Canal Drive
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Endeavor High School
Magnet School
4624 W 10th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6552
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6552
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prosser Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1203 Prosser Ave.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1224
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1224
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6050
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6050
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-tech Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5929 West Metaline Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7300
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: n/an/a
Twin Rivers Group Home
Magnet School
605 Mcmurray
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 734-7120
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 734-7120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kennewick Alternative Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 South Fruitland
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2000
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2009
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2009
Grades: 3-5
| 335 students
Prosser Falls Education Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1500 Grant Ave.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1820
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Benton County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Benton County, WA include Hanford High School, Three Rivers Home Link and Kamiakin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Benton County?
21 public high schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Benton County include: Hanford High School vs. Richland High School, Richland High School vs. Hanford High School, Kamiakin High School vs. Southridge High School
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