Can I use Yakima County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Yakima County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Yakima County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Yakima County?

Start with the 118 listed public schools and 16 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Yakima County Schools & Education

Name: Yakima County, Washington Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Yakima County, Washington

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

School Score

41/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

79.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

79.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 81.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,539

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,250

School Score

41/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 51/100

State Score Position

#36

of 39 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Yakima County

Measured School Summary

Yakima County has midrange measured school signals (score: 41/100) with a graduation rate of 79.7%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Yakima County spends $8,539 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 19% below the Washington average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Yakima County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

118 public schools and 16 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

41/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #36 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.

Completion

79.7%

1.7 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,539

$711 below the state average

School coverage

118

16 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Yakima County has 118 public schools across 16 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Yakima County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Large multi-district county

Yakima County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#36

of 39 Washington counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Yakima School District

Elementary to high school visible

15,553 students

Elementary 14Middle 4High 10Other 1

29 listed schools in this county slice.

Sunnyside School District

Elementary to high school visible

6,369 students

Elementary 5Middle 2High 2Other 0

9 listed schools in this county slice.

West Valley School District (Yakima)

Elementary to high school visible

5,490 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 5Other 2

16 listed schools in this county slice.

Toppenish School District

Elementary to high school visible

3,857 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 2Other 1

8 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Yakima School District is the largest listed district slice, with 29 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Yakima County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Yakima County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Yakima County, Washington

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Massive Network for Central Washington

Yakima County oversees a vast system of 118 schools and 52,759 students across 16 districts. This extensive network includes 53 elementary schools and 41 high schools to accommodate its large student population.

Educational Challenges and Resource Allocation

The county's graduation rate stands at 79.7%, slightly below the state's 81.4% average. Per-pupil spending is $8,539, which remains under the state benchmark as the county works to support its 118 campuses.

Yakima School District's Broad Reach

The Yakima School District is a powerhouse with 29 schools and 15,553 students. West Valley School District follows as the second largest, supporting 5,490 students across 16 different campuses.

Large Campuses in City and Town Hubs

Yakima features 36 city schools and 36 town schools, with an average school size of 459 students. Davis High School is the county's largest institution, serving a massive student body of 2,330.

School Overview

Total Schools

118

in Yakima County

Reported Enrollment

52,759

118 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary53

Middle20

High41

Other4

16 School Districts in Yakima County

Yakima School District

Sunnyside School District

West Valley School District (Yakima)

Toppenish School District

Selah School District

Grandview School District

East Valley School District (Yakima)

Wapato School District

11 schools

3,195 students

Granger School District

3 schools

1,501 students

Zillah School District

4 schools

1,299 students

118 Public Schools in Yakima County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 9 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

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Public schools in Yakima County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Davis High School	Profile	Yakima School District	Yakima, 98902City: Small	9–12	High	2,330
Eisenhower High School	Profile	Yakima School District	Yakima, 98908City: Small	9–12	High	2,248
Sunnyside High School	Profile	Sunnyside School District	Sunnyside, 98944Town: Distant	9–12	High	2,181
West Valley High School	Profile	West Valley School District (Yakima)	Yakima, 98908Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,527
West Valley Mid-Level Campus	Profile	West Valley School District (Yakima)	Yakima, 98908City: Small	6–8	Middle	1,194
Selah High School	Profile	Selah School District	Selah, 98942Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,135
Grandview High School	Profile	Grandview School District	Grandview, 98930Town: Distant	9–12	High	1,132
East Valley High School	Profile	East Valley School District (Yakima)	Yakima, 98901Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,036
Toppenish High School	Profile	Toppenish School District	TOPPENISH, 98948Town: Distant	9–12	High	987
Selah Middle School	Record	Selah School District	Selah, 98942Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	897
Franklin Middle School	Record	Yakima School District	Yakima, 98902City: Small	6–8	Middle	895
Wapato High School	Record	Wapato School District	Wapato, 98951Town: Fringe	9–12	High	874
Grandview Middle School	Record	Grandview School District	Grandview, 98930Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	869
Toppenish Middle School	Record	Toppenish School District	TOPPENISH, 98948Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	860
Wilson Middle School	Record	Yakima School District	Yakima, 98908City: Small	6–8	Middle	856
Lewis & Clark Middle School	Record	Yakima School District	Yakima, 98902City: Small	6–8	Middle	852
Harrison Middle School	Record	Sunnyside School District	Sunnyside, 98944Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	848
Selah Intermediate School	Record	Selah School District	Selah, 98942Suburb: Midsize	3–5	Primary	825
East Valley Central Middle School	Record	East Valley School District (Yakima)	YAKIMA, 98901Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	801
Washington Middle School	Record	Yakima School District	Yakima, 98901City: Small	6–8	Middle	751

Davis High School

Yakima School District

Yakima, 98902 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,330 students

Eisenhower High School

Yakima School District

Yakima, 98908 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,248 students

Sunnyside High School

Sunnyside School District

Sunnyside, 98944 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High2,181 students

West Valley High School

West Valley School District (Yakima)

Yakima, 98908 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,527 students

West Valley Mid-Level Campus

West Valley School District (Yakima)

Yakima, 98908 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,194 students

Selah High School

Selah School District

Selah, 98942 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,135 students

Grandview High School

Grandview School District

Grandview, 98930 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,132 students

East Valley High School

East Valley School District (Yakima)

Yakima, 98901 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,036 students

Toppenish High School

Toppenish School District

TOPPENISH, 98948 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High987 students

Selah Middle School

Selah School District

Selah, 98942 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle897 students

Franklin Middle School

Yakima School District

Yakima, 98902 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle895 students

Wapato High School

Wapato School District

Wapato, 98951 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High874 students

Grandview Middle School

Grandview School District

Grandview, 98930 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle869 students

Toppenish Middle School

Toppenish School District

TOPPENISH, 98948 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle860 students

Wilson Middle School

Yakima School District

Yakima, 98908 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle856 students

Lewis & Clark Middle School

Yakima School District

Yakima, 98902 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle852 students

Harrison Middle School

Sunnyside School District

Sunnyside, 98944 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle848 students

Selah Intermediate School

Selah School District

Selah, 98942 / Suburb: Midsize

Record3–5Primary825 students

East Valley Central Middle School

East Valley School District (Yakima)

YAKIMA, 98901 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle801 students

Washington Middle School

Yakima School District

Yakima, 98901 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle751 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,539

State avg $9,250

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Washington counties have the highest graduation rates?

Wahkiakum County (95.0%), Lincoln County (91.7%), and Garfield County (90.0%) currently lead Washington among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Washington?

Across Washington counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,250. The highest current county values are Skamania County ($10,545), Ferry County ($10,380), and Pend Oreille County ($10,253). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Yakima County?

Yakima County has a school score of 41/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Yakima County?

The high school graduation rate in Yakima County is 79.7%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Yakima County spend per student?

Yakima County spends $8,539 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Yakima County, Washington — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Yakima County, Washington?

How do schools in Yakima County perform academically?

What are the major school districts in Yakima County, Washington?

The Yakima School District is a powerhouse with 29 schools and 15,553 students. West Valley School District follows as the second largest, supporting 5,490 students across 16 different campuses.

What is the school experience like in Yakima County?

Yakima features 36 city schools and 36 town schools, with an average school size of 459 students. Davis High School is the county's largest institution, serving a massive student body of 2,330.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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