For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 412 students in Wahkiakum County, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Wahkiakum County, WA are Wahkiakum High School and Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wahkiakum County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Wahkiakum County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wahkiakum County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wahkiakum High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 South 3rd Street
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3271
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3271
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
265 South Third St
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3261
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-3261
Grades: K-8
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wahkiakum County, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Wahkiakum County, WA include Wahkiakum High School and Julius A Wendt Elementary/john C Thomas Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wahkiakum County?
2 public schools are located in Wahkiakum County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wahkiakum County?
Wahkiakum County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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