Best Schools in Lassen County, CA
Lassen County, CA has 31 public schools (9 high, 3 middle, 15 elementary) serving 5,250 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Lassen County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lassen County, CA
The top high schools in Lassen County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Big Valley Jr. Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Valley Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 60 Students
2. Lassen High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lassen Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 820 Students
3. Modoc High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Modoc Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
4. Fall River Junior-senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall River Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 275 Students
5. Surprise Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surprise Valley Joint Unified • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 44 Students
6. Westwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westwood Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students
7. Herlong High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Sage Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 41 Students
8. Credence High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lassen Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 30 Students
9. Lassen Community Day
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lassen Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 14 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lassen County, CA
The top middle schools in Lassen County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Diamond View Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Susanville Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
2. Modoc Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Modoc Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 192 Students
3. Fort Sage Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Sage Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 14 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lassen County, CA
The top elementary schools in Lassen County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richmond Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 191 Students
2. Surprise Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surprise Valley Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 7 • 52 Students
3. Fall River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall River Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 282 Students
4. Janesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Janesville Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 315 Students
5. Meadow View
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Susanville Elementary • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 328 Students
6. Johnstonville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnstonville Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 198 Students
7. Alturas Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Modoc Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
8. Shaffer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shaffer Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 207 Students
9. Fletcher Walker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westwood Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 89 Students
10. Big Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Valley Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 7 • 72 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lassen County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lassen County, CA has a total population of 32,730 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lassen 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 Lassen County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lassen County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lassen 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 Lassen County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lassen County, CA
How many schools are in Lassen County, CA?
Lassen County, CA has 31 public schools: 9 high schools, 3 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 5,250 students in total.
How do schools in Lassen County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Lassen County score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Lassen County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lassen County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lassen County
8 places in Lassen County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Susanville (10)
- Herlong (4)
- Bieber (2)
- Westwood (2)
- Doyle (1)
- Janesville (1)
- Litchfield (1)
- Termo (1)
School districts (3)
- Fort Sage Unified (4 schools)
- Lassen Union High (3 schools)
- Susanville Elementary (3 schools)