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Benton County Public Schools

Benton County, Washington

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

69

public schools

Total Enrollment

38,058

students

School Districts

6

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Benton County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Washington; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Benton County has 6 district entries. Kennewick School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 33 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 9 listed communities. KENNEWICK has the most listed schools, with 27 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 34 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

5 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

69

in Benton County

Reported Enrollment

38,058

69 schools reporting

School Districts

6

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary34
Middle12
High17
Other6

6 School Districts in Benton County

Kennewick School District

33 schools
19,311 students

Richland School District

23 schools
13,948 students

Prosser School District

6 schools
2,414 students

Kiona-Benton City School District

3 schools
1,372 students

Finley School District

3 schools
871 students

Paterson School District

1 school
142 students

69 Public Schools in Benton County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 69 matching schools

Richland High School

Richland School District

Richland, 99352 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,137 students

Kamiakin High School

Kennewick School District

KENNEWICK, 99336 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,884 students

Hanford High School

Richland School District

Richland, 99352 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,788 students

Kennewick High School

Kennewick School District

Kennewick, 99336 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,785 students

Southridge High School

Kennewick School District

KENNEWICK, 99338 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,641 students

Desert Hills Middle School

Kennewick School District

KENNEWICK, 99338 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle889 students

Chinook Middle School

Kennewick School District

Kennewick, 99338 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle882 students

Amistad Elementary School

Kennewick School District

KENNEWICK, 99336 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary866 students

Prosser High School

Prosser School District

Prosser, 99350 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12High834 students

Horse Heaven Hills Middle School

Kennewick School District

KENNEWICK, 99337 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle833 students

Carmichael Middle School

Richland School District

Richland, 99352 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle807 students

Leona Libby Middle School

Richland School District

West Richland, 99353 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle800 students

Highlands Middle School

Kennewick School District

KENNEWICK, 99336 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle750 students

Amon Creek Elementary

Kennewick School District

Richland, 99352 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary739 students

Chief Joseph Middle School

Richland School District

Richland, 99352 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle697 students

Enterprise Middle School

Richland School District

West Richland, 99353 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle694 students

Park Middle School

Kennewick School District

KENNEWICK, 99336 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle692 students

Three Rivers Home Link

Richland School District

Richland, 99352 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–12Alternative660 students

Kiona-Benton City Elementary

Kiona-Benton City School District

Benton City, 99320 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary658 students

Tri-Tech Skills Center

Kennewick School District

KENNEWICK, 99336 / City: Small

Listed only9–12Vocational629 students

Benton County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Benton County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Washington. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Benton County public school directory?

The directory lists 69 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Benton County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Benton County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Benton County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 5 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Benton County?

Start with the 6 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Benton County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.