For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,286 students in Klickitat County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Klickitat County, WA are Bickleton Elementary & High School, Lyle High School and Columbia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Klickitat County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Klickitat County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Klickitat County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Klickitat County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bickleton Elementary & High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3626 Bickleton Highway
Bickleton, WA 99322
(509) 896-5473
Bickleton, WA 99322
(509) 896-5473
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Lyle High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Keasey Avenue
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Glenwood Secondary
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 Bunnell St.
Glenwood, WA 98619
(509) 364-3438
Glenwood, WA 98619
(509) 364-3438
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Rank: #55.
Trout Lake School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Hwy 141
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(509) 395-2571
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(509) 395-2571
Grades: 5-12
| 132 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
604 E. Brooks Street
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Grades: K-12
| 2,059 students
Rank: #77.
Goldendale High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Simcoe Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5846
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5846
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: #88.
Klickitat Elementary & High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
98 School Drive
Klickitat, WA 98628
(509) 369-4145
Klickitat, WA 98628
(509) 369-4145
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: #99.
Wishram High And Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Bunn Street
Wishram, WA 98673
(509) 748-2551
Wishram, WA 98673
(509) 748-2551
Grades: PK-12
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pacific Crest Innovation Academy
Magnet School
1142 Jessup Rd
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2522
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2522
Grades: 8-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
White Salmon Academy
Alternative School
1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Klickitat County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Envista Academy Of Washington (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
625 Keasey Ave
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Student Success Open Doors Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
625 Keasey Ave
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Klickitat County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Klickitat County, WA include Bickleton Elementary & High School, Lyle High School and Columbia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Klickitat County?
11 public high schools are located in Klickitat County.
What is the racial composition of students in Klickitat County?
Klickitat County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Klickitat County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Klickitat County include: Goldendale High School vs. Columbia High School, Columbia High School vs. Goldendale High School
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