Best Schools in Sierra County, CA
Sierra County, CA has 6 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 494 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Sierra County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sierra County, CA
The top high schools in Sierra County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Loyalton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra-plumas Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 161 Students
2. Downieville Junior-senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra-plumas Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 20 Students
3. Sierra Pass (continuation)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sierra-plumas Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sierra County, CA
The top elementary schools in Sierra County, 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 County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sierra County, CA has a total population of 3,236 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sierra 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 Sierra County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sierra County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sierra 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 Sierra County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sierra County, CA
How many schools are in Sierra County, CA?
Sierra County, CA has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 494 students in total.
How do schools in Sierra County perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Sierra County score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Sierra County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sierra 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: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sierra County
2 places in Sierra County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Loyalton (3)
- Downieville (2)
School districts (1)
- Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified (5 schools)