Best Public High Schools in Columbia County (2025-26)

Best Columbia County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 768 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 score of 10% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and score of 70% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.

Columbia County, WA public high school have a of 80%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Dayton High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Columbia County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Dayton High School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
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Top 50%

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614 S Third Street
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775

Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: n/an/a

Dayton School District Alternative Program

Alternative School

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614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775

Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: n/an/a

Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Washington

Magnet School

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717 Tucannon St.
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470

Gr: 8-12 | 674 students Minority enrollment: 42%

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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).