Best Schools in Modoc County, CA
Modoc County, CA has 16 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 2,060 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Modoc County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Modoc County, CA
The top high schools in Modoc 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. Modoc High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Modoc Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
3. Fall River Junior-senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall River Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 275 Students
4. Surprise Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surprise Valley Joint Unified • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 44 Students
5. Tulelake High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tulelake Basin Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 174 Students
6. Warner High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Modoc Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 18 Students
Best Middle Schools in Modoc County, CA
The top middle schools in Modoc County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Modoc Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Modoc Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 192 Students
2. High Desert Community Day
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Modoc Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 10 • 3 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Modoc County, CA
The top elementary schools in Modoc County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Surprise Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surprise Valley Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 7 • 52 Students
2. Fall River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall River Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 282 Students
3. Alturas Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Modoc Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
4. Tulelake Basin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tulelake Basin Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 237 Students
5. Big Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Valley Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 7 • 72 Students
6. I'sot School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
I'sot School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 8 Students
7. State Line Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Modoc Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 3 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Modoc County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Modoc County, CA has a total population of 8,700 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Modoc 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 Modoc County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Modoc County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Modoc 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 Modoc County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Modoc County, CA
How many schools are in Modoc County, CA?
Modoc County, CA has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 2,060 students in total.
How do schools in Modoc County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Modoc County score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Modoc County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Modoc 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: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Modoc County
3 places in Modoc County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Alturas (4)
- Cedarville (2)
- New Pine Creek (1)
School districts (1)
- Modoc Joint Unified (6 schools)