Glenn County Schools & Education
Glenn County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,431
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,762
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#21
of 58 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Glenn County
Measured School Summary
Glenn County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.7%.
Funding Context
Glenn County spends $8,431 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% above the California average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Glenn 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
25 public schools and 10 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
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #21 of 58 California counties with school score data.
Completion
89.7%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,431
$331 below the state average
School coverage
25
10 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
Glenn County has 25 public schools across 10 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 Glenn 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
Glenn 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
#21
of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
Orland Joint Unified
Elementary to high school visible
2,262 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Willows Unified
Elementary to high school visible
1,391 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Lake View Charter District
Other grade structure
723 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Hamilton Unified
Elementary and high visible
711 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Orland Joint Unified is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Glenn County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Glenn County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Glenn 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-Scale Success in Glenn County
Glenn County operates 25 public schools that serve 6,044 students across 10 school districts. High schools make up nearly half of the county's facilities, with 12 campuses serving the region's older students. The county also integrates four charter schools and seven alternative schools into its educational framework.
The Orland and Willows District Core
Orland Joint Unified is the largest provider in the county, managing six schools and 2,262 students. Key institutions include Orland High, the county's largest school with 777 students, and Lake View Charter which serves over 700 students. Other important hubs include Willows Unified, which operates Murdock Elementary for 602 local children.
Intimate Learning in Towns and Rural Areas
The county's schools are split between town and rural locales, with no suburban or city campuses present. This creates a tight-knit environment where the average school size is just 263 students. Families can expect smaller class sizes and a community-oriented feel in schools like Mill Street Elementary or Price Intermediate.
School Overview
Total Schools
25
in Glenn County
Reported Enrollment
6,044
25 schools reporting
School Districts
10
districts
Charter Schools
4
16% of total
School Level Breakdown
10 School Districts in Glenn County
Orland Joint Unified
Willows Unified
Lake View Charter District
Hamilton Unified
Glenn County Office of Education
Plaza Elementary
Walden Academy District
Lake Elementary
Stony Creek Joint Unified
Glenn County ROP
25 Public Schools in Glenn 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 25 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orland High | Record | Orland Joint Unified | Orland, 95963Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 777 |
| Lake View Charter | Record | Lake View Charter District | Orangevale, 95662Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 723 |
| Murdock Elementary | Record | Willows Unified | Willows, 95988Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 602 |
| Mill Street Elementary | Record | Orland Joint Unified | Orland, 95963Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 509 |
| Price Intermediate | Record | Orland Joint Unified | Orland, 95963Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 486 |
| Willows High | Record | Willows Unified | Willows, 95988Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 470 |
| Fairview Elementary | Record | Orland Joint Unified | Orland, 95963Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 434 |
| Hamilton Elementary | Record | Hamilton Unified | Hamilton City, 95951Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 396 |
| Hamilton High | Record | Hamilton Unified | Hamilton City, 95951Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 299 |
| Willows Intermediate | Record | Willows Unified | Willows, 95988Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 295 |
| Plaza Elementary | Record | Plaza Elementary | Orland, 95963Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 199 |
| Walden Academy | Record | Walden Academy District | Willows, 95988Town: Distant | KG–8 | Charter | 192 |
| Lake Elementary | Record | Lake Elementary | Orland, 95963Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 185 |
| William Finch | Record | Glenn County Office of Education | Orland, 95963Town: Distant | KG–12 | Charter | 153 |
| Success One! | Record | Glenn County Office of Education | Orland, 95963Town: Distant | 9–12 | Charter | 91 |
| Glenn County Special Education | Record | Glenn County Office of Education | Willows, 95988Town: Distant | KG–12 | Special Education | 76 |
| North Valley High (Continuation) | Record | Orland Joint Unified | Orland, 95963Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Alternative | 48 |
| Elk Creek Elementary | Record | Stony Creek Joint Unified | Elk Creek, 95939Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 39 |
| Willows Community High | Record | Willows Unified | Willows, 95988Town: Distant | 10–12 | Alternative | 24 |
| Elk Creek High | Record | Stony Creek Joint Unified | Elk Creek, 95939Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 18 |
Lake View Charter
Lake View Charter District
Orangevale, 95662 / Rural: Fringe
Mill Street Elementary
Orland Joint Unified
Orland, 95963 / Town: Distant
Hamilton Elementary
Hamilton Unified
Hamilton City, 95951 / Rural: Distant
William Finch
Glenn County Office of Education
Orland, 95963 / Town: Distant
Success One!
Glenn County Office of Education
Orland, 95963 / Town: Distant
Glenn County Special Education
Glenn County Office of Education
Willows, 95988 / Town: Distant
North Valley High (Continuation)
Orland Joint Unified
Orland, 95963 / Rural: Fringe
Elk Creek Elementary
Stony Creek Joint Unified
Elk Creek, 95939 / Rural: Remote
Willows Community High
Willows Unified
Willows, 95988 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,431
State avg $8,762
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Schools in Glenn County, California — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Glenn County, California?
Glenn County operates 25 public schools that serve 6,044 students across 10 school districts. High schools make up nearly half of the county's facilities, with 12 campuses serving the region's older students. The county also integrates four charter schools and seven alternative schools into its educational framework.
What are the major school districts in Glenn County, California?
Orland Joint Unified is the largest provider in the county, managing six schools and 2,262 students. Key institutions include Orland High, the county's largest school with 777 students, and Lake View Charter which serves over 700 students. Other important hubs include Willows Unified, which operates Murdock Elementary for 602 local children.
What is the school experience like in Glenn County?
The county's schools are split between town and rural locales, with no suburban or city campuses present. This creates a tight-knit environment where the average school size is just 263 students. Families can expect smaller class sizes and a community-oriented feel in schools like Mill Street Elementary or Price Intermediate.
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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.