For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,376 students in Buckley, WA.
The top ranked public high school in Buckley, WA is White River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckley, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Buckley have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public high schools.
Buckley, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is White River 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Buckley, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White River High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26928 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3352
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,351 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
White River Reengagement Program
Alternative School
26928 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-0600
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Buckley, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Collins Alternative Programs (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
27515 120th St E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-1182
Gr: 4-12
27515 120th St. E
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3353
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3353
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
250 West Main
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3389
Buckley, WA 98321
(360) 829-3389
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Buckley, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Buckley, WA include White River High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buckley?
3 public high schools are located in Buckley.
What is the racial composition of students in Buckley?
Buckley public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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