For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,597 students in Exeter Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Exeter Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,332 Schools
# Students
2,597 Students
5,789,988 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
267,565 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Exeter Unified School District, which is ranked #1184 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1153 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
70%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
28%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,675 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,101. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,465 is less than the state median of $18,513. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,675
$20,101
Spending / Student
$14,465
$18,513
Best Exeter Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Exeter Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 W Chestnut
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Kaweah High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1107 E Rocky Hill Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4420
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Exeter Union High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Rocky Hill Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2127
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2127
Gr: 9-12 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 South D St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2141
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2141
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Rocky Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 Sequoia Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-5490
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-5490
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 West Maple St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2144
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2144
Gr: 6-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1107 E Rocky Hill Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4420
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4420
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Exeter Unified School District?
Exeter Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,597 students.
What is the rank of Exeter Unified School District?
Exeter Unified School District is ranked #1184 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter Unified School District?
70% of Exeter Unified School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Exeter Unified School District?
Exeter Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Exeter Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,465 is less than the state median of $18,513. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Recent Articles
The First Six Weeks at a New Public School
The first six weeks reveal how children are adapting to a new public school. Learn which academic, social, emotional, attendance, and routine signals parents should monitor closely.
Will Your Child Receive Enough Individual Attention? Looking Beyond Student-Teacher Ratios
Student-teacher ratios reveal only part of a school’s story. Learn how families can evaluate class size, staffing, teacher access, tutoring, feedback, and personalized support for children today.
What Families Should Ask About AI Use in Public Schools
Families need clear answers about classroom AI. Learn what to ask public schools about teaching, academic integrity, privacy, teacher oversight, equity, and student learning before concerns arise.
