Plumas County Schools & Education
Plumas County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,580
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,762
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#51
of 58 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Plumas County
Measured School Summary
Plumas County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,580 per pupil, Plumas County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 20% below the California average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Plumas 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
15 public schools and 4 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
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #51 of 58 California counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
0.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,580
$1,182 below the state average
School coverage
15
4 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
Plumas County has 15 public schools across 4 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 Plumas 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.
Dominant-district county
Plumas Unified carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 15 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#51
of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points below 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.
Plumas Unified
Elementary and high visible
1,749 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
Plumas Charter District
Other grade structure
346 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Plumas County Office of Education
Elementary to high school visible
9 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Plumas County ROP
High school only in this slice
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Plumas Unified is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Plumas County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Plumas 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 Plumas 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.
Personalized Learning in Plumas County
Plumas County operates 15 public schools serving 2,104 students across 4 districts. The system is compact, featuring 5 elementary schools and 8 high schools, often serving geographically isolated communities.
Plumas Unified Anchors the Region
Plumas Unified is the primary district, managing 10 of the county's schools and 1,749 students. Plumas Charter provides a flexible alternative, serving 346 students and making up about 6.7% of the school landscape.
Quiet Rural and Town Campuses
With 9 rural schools and 6 in town locales, the average enrollment is just 150 students per campus. Schools like Quincy Junior/Senior High provide a small-town atmosphere where the largest campuses barely exceed 340 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Plumas County
Reported Enrollment
2,104
15 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
1
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Plumas County
Plumas Unified
Plumas Charter District
Plumas County Office of Education
Plumas County ROP
15 Public Schools in Plumas 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Roy Carmichael Elementary | Record | Plumas Unified | Portola, 96122Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 346 |
| Plumas Charter | Record | Plumas Charter District | Quincy, 95971Town: Remote | KG–12 | Charter | 346 |
| Quincy Elementary | Record | Plumas Unified | Quincy, 95971Town: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 345 |
| Quincy Junior/Senior High | Record | Plumas Unified | Quincy, 95971Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 340 |
| Portola Junior/Senior High | Record | Plumas Unified | Portola, 96122Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 284 |
| Chester Elementary | Record | Plumas Unified | Chester, 96020Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 164 |
| Chester Junior/Senior High | Record | Plumas Unified | Chester, 96020Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 132 |
| Greenville Elementary | Record | Plumas Unified | Greenville, 95947Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 91 |
| Greenville Junior/Senior High | Record | Plumas Unified | Greenville, 95947Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 32 |
| Beckwourth (Jim) High (Continuation) | Record | Plumas Unified | Portola, 96122Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Alternative | 12 |
| Plumas County Community | Record | Plumas County Office of Education | Quincy, 95971Town: Remote | 7–12 | Alternative | 5 |
| Almanor High (Continuation) | Record | Plumas Unified | Chester, 96020Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 3 |
| Portola Opportunity | Record | Plumas County Office of Education | Quincy, 95971Town: Remote | KG–8 | Alternative | 3 |
| Plumas County Opportunity | Record | Plumas County Office of Education | Quincy, 95971Town: Remote | 7–9 | Alternative | 1 |
| Plumas County ROP | Record | Plumas County ROP | Quincy, 95971Town: Remote | 11–12 | Vocational | 0 |
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary
Plumas Unified
Portola, 96122 / Rural: Fringe
Greenville Junior/Senior High
Plumas Unified
Greenville, 95947 / Rural: Remote
Beckwourth (Jim) High (Continuation)
Plumas Unified
Portola, 96122 / Rural: Fringe
Plumas County Community
Plumas County Office of Education
Quincy, 95971 / Town: Remote
Almanor High (Continuation)
Plumas Unified
Chester, 96020 / Rural: Remote
Portola Opportunity
Plumas County Office of Education
Quincy, 95971 / Town: Remote
Plumas County Opportunity
Plumas County Office of Education
Quincy, 95971 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,580
State avg $8,762
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Schools in Plumas County, California — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Plumas County, California?
Plumas County operates 15 public schools serving 2,104 students across 4 districts. The system is compact, featuring 5 elementary schools and 8 high schools, often serving geographically isolated communities.
What are the major school districts in Plumas County, California?
Plumas Unified is the primary district, managing 10 of the county's schools and 1,749 students. Plumas Charter provides a flexible alternative, serving 346 students and making up about 6.7% of the school landscape.
What is the school experience like in Plumas County?
With 9 rural schools and 6 in town locales, the average enrollment is just 150 students per campus. Schools like Quincy Junior/Senior High provide a small-town atmosphere where the largest campuses barely exceed 340 students.
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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.