Total enrollment
11,723
+490 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
17 schools in Richland
Washington · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Richland reaches 11,723 students across 17 schools, with a level mix of 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high.
7-year change in Richland
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
16
+1 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 71%
% Hispanic
23%
was 19%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
4%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amon Creek Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 594 |
| Badger Mountain Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 605 |
| Carmichael Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 791 |
| Chief Joseph Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 659 |
| Hanford High School | High | 09-12 | 1,959 |
| Jason Lee Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 518 |
| Jefferson Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 418 |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 471 |
| Marcus Whitman Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 467 |
| Orchard Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 594 |
| Richland High School | High | 09-12 | 2,218 |
| Richland School District Early Learning Center | Elementary | PK-PK | 301 |
| Rivers Edge High School | High | 09-12 | 245 |
| Sacajawea Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 474 |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Combined | KG-12 | 756 |
| Twin Rivers Group Home | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| White Bluffs Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 653 |
About Richland
Richland, Washington is home to 17 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 11,723 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Richland is around 690 students, 55% noticeably above the Washington average of about 446.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 4%: 11,233 students in SY 2017-18 versus 11,723 in SY 2024-25. Richland now counts 16 public schools, up from 15 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 71% to 65% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Richland discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.