For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,057 students in Richland, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Richland, WA are Hanford High School, Three Rivers Home Link and Richland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Richland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public high schools.
Richland, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richland High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Richland, WA (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 | 1,958 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
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 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
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 | 2,234 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
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 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Richland, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Richland, WA include Hanford High School, Three Rivers Home Link and Richland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richland?
5 public high schools are located in Richland.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland?
Richland public high schools minority enrollment is 31% 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 Richland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Richland include: Hanford High School vs. Richland High School, Richland High School vs. Hanford High School, Rivers Edge High School vs. Richland High School
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