Best High Schools in Kings County, CA

Kings County, CA has 24 high schools with 12,201 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 Kings County score 25% 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 Kings County underperform expectations.

1. Lemoore Middle College High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lemoore Middle College High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 237 Students

2. Kingsburg High

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kingsburg Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1092 Students

3. Corcoran High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Corcoran Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 902 Students

4. Tulare Western High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tulare Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1933 Students

5. Lemoore High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lemoore Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1861 Students

6. Riverdale High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Riverdale Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 543 Students

7. Kings Lake Education Center

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Corcoran Joint Unified • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 42 Students

8. Mission Community Day

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Corcoran Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 9 Students

9. Avenal High

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Reef-sunset Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 786 Students

10. Laton High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Laton Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students

Best Middle Schools in Kings County, CA

Kings County, CA has 20 middle schools with 8,210 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 Kings County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kings County meet expectations.

1. Liberty Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lemoore Union Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 666 Students

2. Pioneer Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pioneer Union Elementary • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students

3. Woodrow Wilson Junior High

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hanford Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 569 Students

4. Lemoore University Elementary Charter

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lemoore Union Elementary • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 136 Students

5. Riverdale Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Riverdale Joint Unified • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 522 Students

6. John F. Kennedy Junior High

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hanford Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 517 Students

7. John Muir Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Corcoran Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 783 Students

8. Parkview Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Armona Union Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 429 Students

9. Laton Middle

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Laton Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 172 Students

10. Reef Sunset Middle

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Reef-sunset Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 562 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Kings County, CA

Kings County, CA has 32 elementary schools with 13,683 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 Kings County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kings County exceed expectations.

1. Kings River-hardwick Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kings River-hardwick Union Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 823 Students

2. Jefferson Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hanford Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 486 Students

3. Island Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Island Union Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 392 Students

4. Mid Valley Alternative Charter

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kit Carson Union Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 56 Students

5. Frontier Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pioneer Union Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students

6. Pioneer Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pioneer Union Elementary • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students

7. P. W. Engvall Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lemoore Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 509 Students

8. Cinnamon Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lemoore Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 469 Students

9. Joseph M. Simas

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hanford Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 508 Students

10. Meadow Lane Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lemoore Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 487 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Kings County, CA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Kings County, CA has a total population of 152,486 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kings County, CA

35,617

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

75%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kings County, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

25.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.84 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

21.56 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kings County, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kings County, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,119 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Kings County, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations