For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 8,261 students in Auburn, WA.
The top ranked public high schools in Auburn, WA are Auburn Riverside High School, Auburn Mountainview High School and Thomas Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Auburn, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Auburn Riverside High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Auburn, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Auburn Riverside High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Oravetz Rd Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 804-5154
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 804-5154
Grades: 9-12
| 1,884 students
Rank: #22.
Auburn Mountainview High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28900 124th Ave Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 804-4539
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 804-4539
Grades: 9-12
| 1,611 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4248 S 288th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-5600
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 945-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,786 students
Rank: #44.
Auburn Senior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 E Main St
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4880
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,935 students
Rank: n/an/a
Auburn Opportunity Project
Alternative School
401 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
15209 Se 376th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-6709
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-6709
Grades: K-12
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Educational School
Special Education School
502 4th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Auburn Senior High School
Alternative School
401 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Grades: K-12
| 395 students
Auburn, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5701 Kersey Way Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4715
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 931-4715
Grades: 1-12
| 264 students
12401 Se 320th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 833-9111
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 833-9111
Grades: 9-13
| n/a students
1825 K St. Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4978
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4978
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
West Auburn Senior High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
401 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Auburn, WA?
The top ranked public high schools in Auburn, WA include Auburn Riverside High School, Auburn Mountainview High School and Thomas Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Auburn?
8 public high schools are located in Auburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Auburn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Auburn include: Auburn Senior High School vs. Auburn Riverside High School, Auburn Riverside High School vs. Auburn Senior High School, Auburn Mountainview High School vs. Auburn Senior High School
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