Best Schools in Sierra City, CA
Sierra City, CA has 6 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,946 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Sierra City don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sierra City, CA
The top high schools in Sierra City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nevada Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
2. Loyalton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra-plumas Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 161 Students
3. Downieville Junior-senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra-plumas Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sierra City, CA
The top elementary schools in Sierra City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Loyalton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra-plumas Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 191 Students
2. Grizzly Hill
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Ridges Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 94 Students
3. Downieville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra-plumas Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 22 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sierra City, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sierra City, CA has a total population of 289 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sierra City, 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 Sierra City, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
47.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sierra City, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sierra City, 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 Sierra City, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sierra City, CA
How many schools are in Sierra City, CA?
Sierra City, CA has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,946 students in total.
How do schools in Sierra City perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Sierra City score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Sierra City don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sierra City?
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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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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