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 18% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), 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 92% 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ritzville High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 E Wellsandt Avenue
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Ritzville, WA 99169
(509) 659-1720
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Othello High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 S 7th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3351
Gr: 9-12 | 1,348 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Desert Oasis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
Adams County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
615 E Juniper Street
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Gr: K-7 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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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