Best High Schools in Zip Code 99185

ZIP code 99185 has one high school, Wilbur Secondary School, a small school serving grades 7–12 in the rural Wilbur area; it enrolls 109 students and is part of the Wilbur School District.

Wilbur Secondary offers a small-school setting, with an 11.2-to-1 student–teacher ratio that may allow for more individual attention. Nearly half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and per-student spending was $20,572 in 2023–2024. Since this is the only high school in the ZIP code, there are no nearby schools in the data to compare directly. Recent academic results were encouraging: from 2024–2025 to 2025–2026, proficiency increased in English language arts from 42.86% to 50%, math from 23.21% to 43.14%, and science from 27.27% to 37.14%. Math showed the biggest improvement and was essentially equal to the Washington state average in 2025–2026.

Compared with the district, Wilbur Secondary performed better in English language arts and math but slightly lower in science. Science remains the clearest area for improvement because the school’s 37.14% proficiency rate was well below the state’s 50.95%. Grade-level results also varied: seventh graders performed relatively well, including math results above the state average, while eighth graders trailed the state in English, math, and science. This pattern may warrant attention to the transition into eighth grade. The school’s earlier graduation rate was 84%, slightly above the listed statewide rate, although the figures are from different years. Overall, the school shows improving performance and a notable math turnaround, but parents should consider the small enrollment when interpreting year-to-year percentages because results can change substantially when only a few students are tested.