Top 10 Best Kings County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public high schools serving 8,721 students in Kings County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Kings County, CA are Lemoore Middle College High School, Kings Lake Education Center and Corcoran Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kings County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Kings County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Kings County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hanford High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Kings County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lemoore Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
555 College Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 925-3552
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Kings Lake Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1128 S. Dairy Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8885
Grades: 10-12
| 45 students
Rank: #33.
Corcoran Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1128 Dairy Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8885
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Hanford Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1855 N. Douty St.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5904
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
J. C. Montgomery
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1450 Forum Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2608
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Mission Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1128 S. Dairy Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8885
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Sunrise High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
209 N. Park Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4162
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #88.
Sierra Pacific High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1259 N. 13th Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5912
Grades: 9-12
| 1,010 students
Rank: #99.
Lemoore High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 E. Bush St.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
Rank: #1010.
Corcoran High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Letts Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8884
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #1111.
Hanford High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 E. Grangeville Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5902
Grades: 9-12
| 1,542 students
Rank: #1212.
Avenal High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Mariposa St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5253
Grades: 9-12
| 762 students
Rank: #1313.
Hanford West High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 W. Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5903
Grades: 9-12
| 1,330 students
Rank: #1414.
Lemoore Online College Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 College Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 925-3433
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Rank: #1515.
Crossroads Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
418 W. 8th St.
Armona, CA 93202
(559) 583-5060
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
Rank: #1616.
Jamison (Donald C.) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
351 E. Bush St.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6620
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #1717.
Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 N. Douty
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5916
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #1818.
Kings County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
959 Katie Hammond Ln.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2595
Grades: K-12
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adelante High School
Alternative School
701 General Petroleum St.
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(559) 386-9081
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hanford Online Charter
Charter School
905 Campus Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kings County Rop
Vocational School
1144 W. Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-7038
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Reef-sunset Secondary Community Day
Alternative School
861 Monterey St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-0460
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kings County, CA

Kings County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1128 South Dairy Ave
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
418 West Eighth St
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5060
Grades: K-12
| 87 students
1201 Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3122
Grades: K-8
| 101 students
9615 Temple Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-3792
Grades: K-3
| 159 students
16081 Jersey Ave
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6620
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1201 N. Douty
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5949
Grades: 10-12
| 26 students
146 Highland St.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-2608
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
9615 Temple Dr
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 469-7110
Grades: 3-8
| 6 students
16081 Jersey Ave
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6620
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Kings County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Kings County, CA include Lemoore Middle College High School, Kings Lake Education Center and Corcoran Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Kings County, CA?
22 public high schools are located in Kings County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Kings County, CA?
Kings County, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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