For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public high schools serving 13,477 students in Benton County, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Benton County, WA are Hanford High School, Kamiakin High School and Three Rivers Home Link. 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 34% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public high schools.
Benton County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Prosser High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Benton County (2026)
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 | 1,959 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Kamiakin High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 North Arthur Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3500
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,956 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
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 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
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 | 2,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Southridge High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3520 Southridge Boulevard
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7200
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,612 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Phoenix High School
Alternative 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
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5980 W 12th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Gr: K-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Kennewick High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Garfield St
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7100
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,921 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
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 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Legacy High School
Alternative 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
Gr: 6-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Prosser High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Paterson Rd.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1224
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1224
Gr: 9-12 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1212.
Kiona-benton City High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Pacific Crest Online Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6245
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6245
Gr: K-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
River View High School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Northwest Allprep
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2016 S. Steele Rd.
Prosser, WA 99350
(972) 365-0561
Prosser, WA 99350
(972) 365-0561
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
5606 West Canal Drive
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
4624 W 10th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6552
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6552
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Prosser Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
1500 Paterson Rd.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1224
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1224
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Programs
Special Education School
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6050
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6050
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-tech Skills Center
Vocational School
5929 West Metaline Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7300
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7300
Gr: 9-12
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, Kamiakin High School and Three Rivers Home Link.
How many public high schools are located in Benton County?
20 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (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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