For the 2025 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 Extension School and Yelm High School 12. 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 19% (versus the Washington public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Yelm have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Yelm, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yelm High School 12, with 85% 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Yelm, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yelm Extension School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
107 First St. N
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-6223
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Yelm High School 12
(Math: 18% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Yelm Ave. W
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777
Yelm, WA 98597
(360) 458-7777
Grades: 9-12
| 1,677 students
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 Extension School and Yelm High School 12.
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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