For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency 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 Graduation Rate 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
614 S Third Street
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
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
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
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
717 Tucannon St.
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470
Gr: 8-12 | 674 students Minority enrollment: 42%
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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).