For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 308 students in Durham, CA.
The top ranked public high school in Durham, CA is Durham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durham, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Durham have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Durham, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Durham High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Durham, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durham High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9455 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Durham, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 600
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Mission High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
9455 Putney Dr
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Durham, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Durham, CA include Durham High School.
How many public high schools are located in Durham?
1 public high schools are located in Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in Durham?
Durham public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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