For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 276 students in Columbia County, WA.
The top ranked public high school in Columbia County, WA is Dayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public high schools.
Columbia County, 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 Dayton 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Columbia County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
614 S Third Street
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dayton School District Alternative Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Washington
Magnet School
717 Tucannon St.
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470
Grades: 1-12
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbia County, WA include Dayton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbia County?
3 public high schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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