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Kings County Public Schools

Kings County, California

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

67

public schools

Total Enrollment

28,989

students

School Districts

18

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Kings County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for California; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Kings County has 18 district entries. Hanford Elementary is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 12 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Hanford has the most listed schools, with 30 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 34 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 12 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 12 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

5 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

67

in Kings County

Reported Enrollment

28,989

66 schools reporting

School Districts

18

districts

Charter Schools

12

18% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary34
Middle9
High19
Other5

18 School Districts in Kings County

Hanford Elementary

12 schools
5,525 students

Hanford Joint Union High

6 schools
4,237 students

Corcoran Joint Unified

8 schools
3,267 students

Lemoore Union Elementary

8 schools
3,229 students

Reef-Sunset Unified

9 schools
2,722 students

Lemoore Union High

2 schools
1,946 students

Central Union Elementary

4 schools
1,674 students

Pioneer Union Elementary

3 schools
1,573 students

Armona Union Elementary

3 schools
1,138 students

Kings Valley Academy II District

1 school
1,044 students

67 Public Schools in Kings County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 67 matching schools

Lemoore High

Lemoore Union High

Lemoore, 93245 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,861 students

Hanford High

Hanford Joint Union High

Hanford, 93230 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,549 students

Hanford West High

Hanford Joint Union High

Hanford, 93230 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,332 students

Sierra Pacific High

Hanford Joint Union High

Hanford, 93230 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,072 students

Kings Valley Academy II

Kings Valley Academy II District

Hanford, 93280 / City: Small

ProfileKG–12Charter1,044 students

Corcoran High

Corcoran Joint Unified

Corcoran, 93212 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12High902 students

Kings River-Hardwick Elementary

Kings River-Hardwick Union Elementary

Hanford, 93230 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–8Charter823 students

Avenal High

Reef-Sunset Unified

Avenal, 93204 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12High786 students

John Muir Middle

Corcoran Joint Unified

Corcoran, 93212 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle783 students

Akers Elementary

Central Union Elementary

Lemoore, 93245 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–8Primary691 students

Avenal Elementary

Reef-Sunset Unified

Avenal, 93204 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary667 students

Liberty Middle

Lemoore Union Elementary

Lemoore, 93245 / Suburb: Small

Listed only7–8Middle666 students

Monroe Elementary

Hanford Elementary

Hanford, 93232 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary647 students

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary

Hanford Elementary

Hanford, 93232 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary630 students

Woodrow Wilson Junior High

Hanford Elementary

Hanford, 93232 / City: Small

Listed only7–8Middle569 students

Reef Sunset Middle

Reef-Sunset Unified

Avenal, 93204 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle562 students

Armona Elementary

Armona Union Elementary

Armona, 93202 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyKG–4Primary553 students

Pioneer Middle

Pioneer Union Elementary

Hanford, 93230 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Charter550 students

Lemoore Elementary

Lemoore Union Elementary

Lemoore, 93245 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary542 students

Bret Harte Elementary

Corcoran Joint Unified

Corcoran, 93212 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–1Primary531 students

Kings County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Kings County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in California. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Kings County public school directory?

The directory lists 67 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Kings County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Kings County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Kings County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 5 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Kings County?

Start with the 18 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Kings County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Kings County Education OverviewCounty school score: 61/100

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.