Best Schools in Poplar, CA
Poplar, CA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,612 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Poplar greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Poplar, CA
The top high schools in Poplar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Porterville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Porterville Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2178 Students
2. Granite Hills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Porterville Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1242 Students
Best Middle Schools in Poplar, CA
The top middle schools in Poplar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carl Smith Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Terra Bella Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 267 Students
2. Pioneer Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Porterville Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Poplar, CA
The top elementary schools in Poplar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Terra Bella Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Terra Bella Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 474 Students
2. Vandalia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Porterville Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students
3. Ducor Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ducor Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 138 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Poplar, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Poplar, CA has a total population of 646 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Poplar, 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 Poplar, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Poplar, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Poplar, 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 Poplar, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Poplar, CA
How many schools are in Poplar, CA?
Poplar, CA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,612 students in total.
How do schools in Poplar perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Poplar score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Poplar greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Poplar?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Poplar, CA
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations