For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,729 students in Adams County, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Adams County, WA are Ritzville High School, Lind-ritzville High School and Washtucna Elementary/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Adams County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Othello High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Adams County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ritzville High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 E Wellsandt Avenue
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Lind-ritzville High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 E Wellsandt Rd
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #33.
Washtucna Elementary/high School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 East Booth Avenue
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Grades: PK-12
| 79 students
Rank: #44.
Othello High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Grades: 9-12
| 1,348 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Oasis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 E. Ash St.
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-2659
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Re-engagement
Alternative School
165 N.1st Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4534
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-4534
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Adams County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
615 E Juniper Street
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Grades: K-7
| 617 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Adams County, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Adams County, WA include Ritzville High School, Lind-ritzville High School and Washtucna Elementary/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Adams County?
6 public high schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Adams County include: Desert Oasis High School vs. Othello High School, Othello High School vs. Desert Oasis High School
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