Colusa County Schools & Education
Colusa County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,563
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,762
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#15
of 58 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Colusa County
Measured School Summary
Colusa County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.5%.
Funding Context
At $7,563 per pupil, Colusa County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% above the California average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Colusa County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
23 public schools and 6 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #15 of 58 California counties with school score data.
Completion
92.5%
5.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,563
$1,199 below the state average
School coverage
23
6 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Colusa County has 23 public schools across 6 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Colusa County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Colusa County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#15
of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Colusa Unified
Elementary to high school visible
1,533 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Pierce Joint Unified
Elementary to high school visible
1,490 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Williams Unified
Elementary to high school visible
1,350 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Maxwell Unified
Elementary to high school visible
340 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Colusa Unified is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Colusa County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Colusa County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Colusa County, California
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small Districts, Big Academic Reach
Colusa County provides education to 4,902 students through 23 public schools and 6 districts. The system is uniquely balanced with 10 high schools and 6 elementary schools. This distribution suggests a strong emphasis on secondary education and vocational preparation.
Consistent Performance Across Unified Districts
Colusa Unified and Pierce Joint Unified are the primary districts, together serving over 3,000 students. There are no charter schools in the county, with all 23 campuses operating under traditional public management. This ensures a unified educational standard across all local towns and rural areas.
Town-Centered Learning with Small Classes
Most students attend school in town settings, where the average school size is a modest 213 students. Williams Junior/Senior High is the largest campus in the county, yet it remains relatively small with 634 students. This scale allows for a personal touch in education that larger urban districts often lack.
School Overview
Total Schools
23
in Colusa County
Reported Enrollment
4,902
23 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Colusa County
Colusa Unified
Pierce Joint Unified
Williams Unified
Maxwell Unified
Princeton Joint Unified
Colusa County Office of Education
23 Public Schools in Colusa County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 23 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Junior/Senior High | Record | Williams Unified | Williams, 95987Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 634 |
| Arbuckle Elementary | Record | Pierce Joint Unified | Arbuckle, 95912Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 596 |
| George T. Egling Middle | Record | Colusa Unified | Colusa, 95932Town: Distant | 4–8 | Middle | 537 |
| Pierce High | Record | Pierce Joint Unified | Arbuckle, 95912Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 511 |
| Colusa High | Record | Colusa Unified | Colusa, 95932Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 470 |
| James M. Burchfield Primary | Record | Colusa Unified | Colusa, 95932Town: Distant | KG–3 | Primary | 454 |
| Williams Primary Elementary | Record | Williams Unified | Williams, 95987Town: Distant | KG–3 | Primary | 413 |
| Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High | Record | Pierce Joint Unified | Arbuckle, 95912Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 315 |
| Williams Upper Elementary | Record | Williams Unified | Williams, 95987Town: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 284 |
| Maxwell Elementary | Record | Maxwell Unified | Maxwell, 95955Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 143 |
| Maxwell Sr High | Record | Maxwell Unified | Maxwell, 95955Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 114 |
| Maxwell Middle | Record | Maxwell Unified | Maxwell, 95955Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 83 |
| Princeton Elementary | Record | Princeton Joint Unified | Princeton, 95970Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 69 |
| Princeton Junior-Senior High | Record | Princeton Joint Unified | Princeton, 95970Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 62 |
| Grand Island Elementary | Record | Pierce Joint Unified | Grimes, 95950Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 51 |
| Colusa Alternative Home | Record | Colusa Unified | Colusa, 95932Town: Distant | KG–12 | Alternative | 48 |
| Indian Valley Intermediate | Record | Stony Creek Joint Unified | Elk Creek, 95939Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 27 |
| Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) | Record | Colusa Unified | Colusa, 95932Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 24 |
| Mid Valley High (Continuation) | Record | Williams Unified | Williams, 95987Town: Distant | 10–12 | Alternative | 19 |
| Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation) | Record | Pierce Joint Unified | Arbuckle, 95912Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 17 |
Williams Junior/Senior High
Williams Unified
Williams, 95987 / Town: Distant
Williams Primary Elementary
Williams Unified
Williams, 95987 / Town: Distant
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High
Pierce Joint Unified
Arbuckle, 95912 / Town: Distant
Princeton Elementary
Princeton Joint Unified
Princeton, 95970 / Rural: Distant
Princeton Junior-Senior High
Princeton Joint Unified
Princeton, 95970 / Rural: Distant
Grand Island Elementary
Pierce Joint Unified
Grimes, 95950 / Rural: Distant
Indian Valley Intermediate
Stony Creek Joint Unified
Elk Creek, 95939 / Rural: Remote
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)
Colusa Unified
Colusa, 95932 / Town: Distant
Mid Valley High (Continuation)
Williams Unified
Williams, 95987 / Town: Distant
Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation)
Pierce Joint Unified
Arbuckle, 95912 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,563
State avg $8,762
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Schools in Colusa County, California — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Colusa County, California?
Colusa County provides education to 4,902 students through 23 public schools and 6 districts. The system is uniquely balanced with 10 high schools and 6 elementary schools. This distribution suggests a strong emphasis on secondary education and vocational preparation.
What are the major school districts in Colusa County, California?
Colusa Unified and Pierce Joint Unified are the primary districts, together serving over 3,000 students. There are no charter schools in the county, with all 23 campuses operating under traditional public management. This ensures a unified educational standard across all local towns and rural areas.
What is the school experience like in Colusa County?
Most students attend school in town settings, where the average school size is a modest 213 students. Williams Junior/Senior High is the largest campus in the county, yet it remains relatively small with 634 students. This scale allows for a personal touch in education that larger urban districts often lack.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.