Best Sierra County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 180 students in Sierra County, CA.

The top ranked public high schools in Sierra County, CA are Downieville Junior-senior High School and Loyalton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sierra County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sierra County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.

Sierra County, 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 Loyalton 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).