Best Schools in Benton County, WA
Benton County, WA has 84 public schools (18 high, 14 middle, 44 elementary) serving 44,762 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Benton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benton County, WA
The top high schools in Benton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2137 Students
2. Kamiakin High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kennewick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1884 Students
3. Hanford High School
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Richland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1788 Students
4. Southridge High School
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Projected Test Scores
Kennewick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1641 Students
5. Kennewick High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kennewick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1785 Students
6. Prosser High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prosser School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 834 Students
7. Phoenix High School
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Projected Test Scores
Kennewick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 58 Students
8. Kiona-benton City High School
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Projected Test Scores
Kiona-benton City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 397 Students
9. Legacy High School
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Projected Test Scores
Kennewick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 176 Students
10. River View High School
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Projected Test Scores
Finley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 287 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benton County, WA
The top middle schools in Benton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leona Libby Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 800 Students
2. Desert Hills Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kennewick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 889 Students
3. Enterprise Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Richland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students
4. Chinook Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Kennewick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
5. Chief Joseph Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Richland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students
6. Carmichael Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Richland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 807 Students
7. Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Kennewick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 833 Students
8. Grandview Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Grandview School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 869 Students
9. Housel Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prosser School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
10. Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kennewick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 692 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benton County, WA
The top elementary schools in Benton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orchard Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
2. Paterson Elementary School
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Paterson School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 142 Students
3. Ridge View Elementary School
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Kennewick School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 334 Students
4. Desert Sky Elementary
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Richland School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students
5. Cottonwood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Kennewick School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students
6. Amon Creek Elementary
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Kennewick School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 739 Students
7. Lewis & Clark Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Richland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students
8. Sage Crest Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Kennewick School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 623 Students
9. William Wiley Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Richland School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students
10. White Bluffs Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Richland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 629 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Benton County, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Benton County, WA
How many schools are in Benton County, WA?
Benton County, WA has 84 public schools: 18 high schools, 14 middle schools and 44 elementary schools, serving 44,762 students in total.
How do schools in Benton County perform on state tests?
On average, 84 schools in Benton County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Benton County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Benton County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Benton County
6 places in Benton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Kennewick (32)
- Richland (16)
- Prosser (6)
- West Richland (6)
- Benton City (2)
- Paterson (1)
School districts (4)
- Kennewick School District (30 schools)
- Richland School District (21 schools)
- Prosser School District (6 schools)
- Finley School District (3 schools)