For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,805 students in Yelm, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Yelm, WA are Yelm High School 12 and Yelm Extension School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yelm, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Yelm have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Yelm, 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 Yelm High School 12, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Yelm, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yelm High School 12
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777
Gr: 9-12 | 1,677 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Yelm Extension School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
107 First St. N
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Yelm, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Yelm, WA include Yelm High School 12 and Yelm Extension School.
How many public high schools are located in Yelm?
2 public high schools are located in Yelm.
What is the racial composition of students in Yelm?
Yelm public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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