Best High Schools in Nelson, CA

Nelson, CA has 2 high schools with 467 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 Nelson score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nelson meet expectations.

1. Durham High

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Durham Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students

2. Biggs High

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Biggs Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 157 Students

Best Middle Schools in Nelson, CA

Nelson, CA has 2 middle schools with 558 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 Nelson score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nelson exceed expectations.

1. Durham Intermediate

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Durham Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Nelson, CA

Nelson, CA has 2 elementary schools with 503 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 Nelson score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nelson greatly exceed expectations.

1. Durham Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Durham Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 461 Students

2. Richvale Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Biggs Unified • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 42 Students

3. Biggs Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Biggs Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 333 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Nelson, CA

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

Community Factors

Nelson, CA has a total population of 220 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Nelson, CA

1,528

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nelson, CA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

39.98 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

34.75 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nelson, CA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

246 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

23 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Nelson, CA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Durham, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Richvale, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Butte Valley, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Thermalito, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Honcut, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Biggs, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Pentz, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Oroville, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
South Oroville, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Oregon City, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations