Best Schools in Butte County, CA
Butte County, CA has a total of 115 schools including 27 high schools, 24 middle schools and 52 elementary schools. A total of 32,361 students attend Butte County, CA schools. On average, schools in Butte County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Butte County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Butte County, CA
Butte County, CA has 27 high schools with 9,754 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Butte County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Butte County don't meet expectations.
1. Chico High
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Chico Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1905 Students
2. Pleasant Valley High
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Chico Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students
3. Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences
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Inspire School Of Arts And Sciences District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
4. Durham High
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Durham Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students
5. Gridley High
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Gridley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 676 Students
6. Paradise Senior High
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Paradise Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
7. Oroville High
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Oroville Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 936 Students
8. Las Plumas High
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Oroville Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1287 Students
9. Quincy Junior/senior High
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Plumas Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 340 Students
10. Marysville High
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Marysville Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1028 Students
Best Middle Schools in Butte County, CA
Butte County, CA has 24 middle schools with 7,070 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Butte County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Butte County don't meet expectations.
1. Paradise Charter Middle
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Paradise Charter Middle District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 143 Students
2. Durham Intermediate
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Durham Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students
3. Sycamore Middle
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Gridley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
4. Bidwell Junior High
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Chico Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 990 Students
5. Marsh (harry M.) Junior High
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Chico Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students
6. Nelson Avenue Middle
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Thermalito Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students
7. The Studios @ Central
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Oroville City Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 348 Students
8. Foothill Intermediate
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Marysville Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 229 Students
9. Palermo
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Palermo Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 404 Students
10. Paradise Junior High
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Paradise Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 164 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Butte County, CA
Butte County, CA has 52 elementary schools with 14,045 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Butte County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Butte County meet expectations.
1. Children's Community Charter
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Children's Community Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 179 Students
2. Chico Country Day
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Chico Country Day District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 566 Students
3. Wildflower Open Classroom
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Wildflower Open Classroom District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 146 Students
4. Manzanita Elementary
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Manzanita Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 322 Students
5. Durham Elementary
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Durham Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 461 Students
6. Forest Ranch Charter
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Forest Ranch Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 107 Students
7. Achieve Charter School Of Paradise Inc.
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Achieve Charter School Of Paradise Inc. District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 123 Students
8. Stream Charter
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Stream Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 428 Students
9. Nord Country
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Nord Country District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 211 Students
10. Wilson Elementary
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Gridley Unified • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 559 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Butte County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Butte County, CA has a total population of 211,632 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Butte County, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Butte County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Butte County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Butte County, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Butte County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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