For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 672 students in Gridley, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Gridley, CA are Gridley High School and Esperanza High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gridley, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Gridley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Gridley, 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 Gridley High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Gridley, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gridley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 East Spruce St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4791
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4791
Gr: 9-12 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Esperanza High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
581 B Jackson St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-6721
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-6721
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Gridley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gridley Unified Community Day (1-6) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
581 Jackson St
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4383
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4383
Gr: 1-6
Gridley Unified Community Day (7-12) (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
581 Jackson St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4383
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4383
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gridley, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Gridley, CA include Gridley High School and Esperanza High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Gridley?
2 public high schools are located in Gridley.
What is the racial composition of students in Gridley?
Gridley public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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