Best Schools in Benton County, WA

Benton County, WA has a total of 93 schools including 23 high schools, 19 middle schools and 47 elementary schools. A total of 52,917 students attend Benton County, WA schools. On average, schools in Benton County score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Benton County underperform expectations.

Best High Schools in Benton County, WA

Benton County, WA has 23 high schools with 20,115 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Benton County score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Benton County N/A.

1. Granger High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Granger School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 436 Students

2. Sunnyside High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sunnyside School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2181 Students

3. Hanford High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Richland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1788 Students

4. Kiona-benton City High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kiona-benton City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 397 Students

5. Richland High School

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Richland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2137 Students

6. Kamiakin High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kennewick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1884 Students

7. Tri-tech Skills Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kennewick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 629 Students

8. River View High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Finley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 287 Students

9. Rivers Edge High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Richland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students

10. Southridge High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kennewick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1641 Students

Best Middle Schools in Benton County, WA

Benton County, WA has 19 middle schools with 11,238 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Benton County score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Benton County N/A.

1. Enterprise Middle School

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Richland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students

2. Desert Hills Middle School

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SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kennewick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 889 Students

3. Leona Libby Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Richland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 800 Students

4. Kiona-benton City Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kiona-benton City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 317 Students

5. Chinook Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kennewick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students

6. Carmichael Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Richland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 807 Students

7. Chief Joseph Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Richland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students

8. Horse Heaven Hills Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kennewick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 833 Students

9. Finley Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Finley School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 216 Students

10. Housel Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Prosser School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Benton County, WA

Benton County, WA has 47 elementary schools with 20,125 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Benton County score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Benton County underperform expectations.

1. A C Houghton Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Morrow Sd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 223 Students

2. Cottonwood Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kennewick School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students

3. Orchard Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Richland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students

4. White Bluffs Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Richland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 629 Students

5. William Wiley Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Richland School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students

6. Amon Creek Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kennewick School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 739 Students

7. Jason Lee Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Richland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students

8. Sagebrush Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sagebrush Elementary School • Private • Grades 1 - 6 • 51 Students

9. Ridge View Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kennewick School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 334 Students

10. Badger Mountain Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Richland School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 569 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Benton County, WA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Benton County, WA has a total population of 206,873 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Benton County, WA

52,917

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Benton County, WA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

26.50 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

2.95 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

23.55 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benton County, WA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benton County, WA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,727 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Benton County, WA Internet Health Assessment.

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