For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 117 students in Maxwell, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Maxwell, CA is Maxwell Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maxwell, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Maxwell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Maxwell, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maxwell Sr High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Maxwell, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Oak St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Maxwell, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Enid Prine High (Continuation School) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
519 Oak St
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Maxwell, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Maxwell, CA include Maxwell Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Maxwell?
1 public high schools are located in Maxwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Maxwell?
Maxwell public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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