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 Pullman High School, Colfax High School and Lacrosse 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 43% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Whitman County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public high schools.
Whitman County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pullman High School, with 90-94% 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pullman High School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 855 students
Rank: #22.
Colfax High School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Lacrosse High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 Hill Ave
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Rank: #44.
Colton School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 Union
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
St. John/endicott High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
W 301 Nob Hill
Saint John, WA 99171
(509) 648-3336
Saint John, WA 99171
(509) 648-3336
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #88.
Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
916 South Josephine
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Grades: PK-12
| 164 students
Rank: #99.
Oakesdale High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
First & Mccoy Streets
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5281
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5281
Grades: 6-12
| 79 students
Rank: #1010.
Tekoa High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
513 E Henkle - 0869
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-3401
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-3401
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: #1111.
Pullman Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 Nw State St, Rm 215
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-5909
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-5909
Grades: K-9
| 118 students
Whitman County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
First & Mccoy Streets
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5296
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5296
Grades: PK-5
| 79 students
Pullman Parent Partnership (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
240 Se Dexter
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3581
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3581
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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 Pullman High School, Colfax High School and Lacrosse 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. Colton School, Oakesdale High School vs. Palouse High School
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