For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 1,920 students in Whitman County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Whitman County, WA are Colfax High School, Pullman High School and Palouse High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitman County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Whitman County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public high schools.
Whitman County, 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 Pullman High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Whitman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colfax High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 N. Morton Street
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-4368
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-4368
Gr: 7-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Pullman High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Nw Greyhound Way
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-1551
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-1551
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Palouse High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Garfield At Palouse High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E. Alder
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 878-1921
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Lacrosse High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 Hill Ave
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Colton School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 Union
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
916 South Josephine
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
St. John/endicott High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
W 301 Nob Hill
Saint John, WA 99171
(509) 648-3336
Saint John, WA 99171
(509) 648-3336
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Oakesdale High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
First & Mccoy Streets
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5281
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5281
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Pullman Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Nw State St, Rm 215
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-5909
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-5909
Gr: K-9 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Tekoa High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
513 E Henkle - 0869
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-3401
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-3401
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Whitman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
First & Mccoy Streets
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5296
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5296
Gr: PK-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Pullman Parent Partnership (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
240 Se Dexter
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3581
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3581
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Whitman County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Whitman County, WA include Colfax High School, Pullman High School and Palouse High School.
How many public high schools are located in Whitman County?
11 public high schools are located in Whitman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitman County?
Whitman County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% 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 Whitman County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Whitman County include: Palouse High School vs. Colton School, Oakesdale High School vs. Palouse High School, Oakesdale High School vs. Colton School
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