Best High Schools in Tulare County, CA

Tulare County, CA has 52 high schools with 39,579 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 Tulare County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Tulare County don't meet expectations.

1. Lindsay Senior High

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lindsay Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1131 Students

2. Golden West High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Visalia Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2008 Students

3. Redwood High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Visalia Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2483 Students

4. University Preparatory High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tulare County Office Of Education • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students

5. Harmony Magnet Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Porterville Unified • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 510 Students

6. Mt. Whitney High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Visalia Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1639 Students

7. Visalia Charter Independent Study

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Visalia Unified • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 597 Students

8. Dinuba High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dinuba Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2119 Students

9. Kingsburg High

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kingsburg Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1092 Students

10. Mission Oak High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tulare Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students

Best Middle Schools in Tulare County, CA

Tulare County, CA has 73 middle schools with 30,837 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 Tulare County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Tulare County meet expectations.

1. Ridgeview Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Visalia Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 863 Students

2. Green Acres Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Visalia Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students

3. Sequoia Union Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sequoia Union Elementary • Public • Grades 8 • 41 Students

4. La Joya Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Visalia Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 758 Students

5. Live Oak Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tulare City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 383 Students

6. Divisadero Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Visalia Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 749 Students

7. Citrus Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kings Canyon Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 585 Students

8. El Monte Middle

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cutler-orosi Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 923 Students

9. Los Tules Middle

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tulare City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students

10. Valley Oak Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Visalia Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 946 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Tulare County, CA

Tulare County, CA has 87 elementary schools with 41,156 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 Tulare County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Tulare County meet expectations.

1. Oak Grove Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Visalia Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 753 Students

2. Linwood Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Visalia Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 538 Students

3. Denton Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Visalia Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 588 Students

4. Hurley Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Visalia Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 578 Students

5. Clay Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clay Joint Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 241 Students

6. Riverview Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kings Canyon Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 437 Students

7. Manuel F. Hernandez

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Visalia Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 697 Students

8. Shannon Ranch Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Visalia Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 617 Students

9. Veva Blunt Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Visalia Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 545 Students

10. Three Rivers Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Three Rivers Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 95 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Tulare County, CA

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

Community Factors

Tulare County, CA has a total population of 473,117 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Tulare County, CA

118,466

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

76%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Tulare County, CA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

24.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.44 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

19.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tulare County, CA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,504 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

60 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations