For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,057 students in Corning, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Corning, CA are Corning Independent Study, Corning High School and Centennial Continuation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corning, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Corning have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Corning, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Corning High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Corning, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corning Independent Study
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 East Fig Ln.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Corning High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
643 Blackburn Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-8000
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 956 students
Rank: #33.
Centennial Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 East Fig Ln.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Corning, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Corning-center Alternative Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
643 Blackburn Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Corning, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Corning, CA include Corning Independent Study, Corning High School and Centennial Continuation High School.
How many public high schools are located in Corning?
3 public high schools are located in Corning.
What is the racial composition of students in Corning?
Corning public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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