For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,593 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% 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
6 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
2,593 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Exeter Unified School District, which is ranked #1187 of all 1,908 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%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
68%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
29%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,701 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,487 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,701
$19,978
Spending / Student
$14,487
$18,399
Best Exeter Unified School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
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 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
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 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
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 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
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 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 W. Chestnut
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Exeter Unified School District?
Exeter Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,593 students.
What is the rank of Exeter Unified School District?
Exeter Unified School District is ranked #1187 out of 1,908 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?
68% of Exeter Unified School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Exeter Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,487 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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