Best 98520 Washington Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,380 students in 98520, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 98520, WA are Harbor Open Doors, J M Weatherwax High School and Wishkah Valley Elementary/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 98520 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in 98520, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 98520 have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is J M Weatherwax High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98520, WA Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harbor Open Doors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Gr: 10-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
J M Weatherwax High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
410 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2043
Gr: 9-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Wishkah Valley Elementary/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4640 Wishkah Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-3128
Gr: K-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
103 Junction City Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Grays Harbor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Harbor Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Gr: 7-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Twin Harbors A Branch Of New Market Skills Center
Vocational School
410 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 98520, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 98520, WA include Harbor Open Doors, J M Weatherwax High School and Wishkah Valley Elementary/high School.
How many public high schools are located in 98520?
7 public high schools are located in 98520.
What is the racial composition of students in 98520?
98520 public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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