Sutter County Schools & Education
Sutter County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
86.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,699
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,762
School Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#52
of 58 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sutter County
Measured School Summary
Sutter County performs at an average level with a school score of 43/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.4%.
Funding Context
At $7,699 per pupil, Sutter County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 21% below the California average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sutter 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
44 public schools and 20 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
43/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #52 of 58 California counties with school score data.
Completion
86.4%
1.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,699
$1,063 below the state average
School coverage
44
20 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
Sutter County has 44 public schools across 20 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 Sutter 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
Sutter 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
#52
of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 98% 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.
Yuba City Unified
Elementary to high school visible
11,677 students
17 listed schools in this county slice.
Inspire Charter School - North District
Other grade structure
2,365 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
South Sutter Charter District
Other grade structure
2,295 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Live Oak Unified
Elementary to high school visible
1,970 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Yuba City Unified is the largest listed district slice, with 17 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 Sutter County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sutter 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?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Sutter 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.
A Concentrated Educational Network
Sutter County operates 44 public schools that serve 23,059 students across 20 distinct districts. The infrastructure consists of 22 elementary schools and 11 high schools, supplemented by several specialized learning centers. Despite its smaller size, the county maintains a complex organizational structure to support its diverse student body.
Charter Excellence in Yuba City
Yuba City Unified is the dominant district in the region, enrolling 11,677 students across 17 schools. Charter schools account for 15.9% of the total, with Feather River Charter and South Sutter Charter serving over 2,200 students each. These large-scale charter options provide families with flexible educational models outside of traditional classrooms.
Urban Hubs and Rural Outposts
Half of the county's schools are located within city centers, while 16 campuses serve rural populations. With an average school size of 549 students, campuses range from small rural elementary sites to large hubs like Yuba City High. The mix of city and rural locales ensures that students have access to education regardless of their distance from the urban core.
School Overview
Total Schools
44
in Sutter County
Reported Enrollment
23,059
43 schools reporting
School Districts
20
districts
Charter Schools
7
16% of total
School Level Breakdown
20 School Districts in Sutter County
Yuba City Unified
GuideInspire Charter School - North District
South Sutter Charter District
Live Oak Unified
Sutter Union High
Sutter Peak Charter Academy District
Franklin Elementary
Twin Rivers Charter District
Brittan Elementary
Sutter County Office of Education
44 Public Schools in Sutter County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 44 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feather River Charter | Profile | Inspire Charter School - North District | Sacramento, 95826Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Charter | 2,365 |
| South Sutter Charter | Profile | South Sutter Charter District | Placerville, 95667Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Charter | 2,295 |
| Yuba City High | Profile | Yuba City Unified | Yuba City, 95991City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,822 |
| River Valley High | Profile | Yuba City Unified | Yuba City, 95993City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,771 |
| Andros Karperos | Profile | Yuba City Unified | Yuba City, 95993City: Small | KG–8 | Primary | 1,081 |
| Riverbend Elementary | Profile | Yuba City Unified | Yuba City, 95991City: Small | KG–8 | Primary | 968 |
| Butte Vista Elementary | Record | Yuba City Unified | Yuba City, 95993City: Small | KG–8 | Primary | 856 |
| Luther Elementary | Record | Live Oak Unified | Live Oak, 95953Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 784 |
| Sutter High | Record | Sutter Union High | Sutter, 95982Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 782 |
| Gray Avenue Middle | Record | Yuba City Unified | Yuba City, 95991City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 688 |
| Tierra Buena Elementary | Record | Yuba City Unified | Yuba City, 95993City: Small | KG–8 | Primary | 664 |
| Sutter Peak Charter Academy | Record | Sutter Peak Charter Academy District | Sacramento, 95815Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 613 |
| Barry Elementary | Record | Yuba City Unified | Yuba City, 95991Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 597 |
| Live Oak High | Record | Live Oak Unified | Live Oak, 95953Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 595 |
| Lincrest Elementary | Record | Yuba City Unified | Yuba City, 95991Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 586 |
| Park Avenue Elementary | Record | Yuba City Unified | Yuba City, 95991City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 539 |
| Bridge Street Elementary | Record | Yuba City Unified | Yuba City, 95991City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 503 |
| Franklin Elementary | Record | Franklin Elementary | Yuba City, 95993Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 490 |
| Twin Rivers Charter | Record | Twin Rivers Charter District | Yuba City, 95991City: Small | KG–8 | Charter | 480 |
| Lincoln Elementary | Record | Yuba City Unified | Yuba City, 95993City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 477 |
Feather River Charter
Inspire Charter School - North District
Sacramento, 95826 / Rural: Distant
South Sutter Charter
South Sutter Charter District
Placerville, 95667 / Rural: Distant
Yuba City High
Yuba City Unified
Yuba City, 95991 / City: Small
River Valley High
Yuba City Unified
Yuba City, 95993 / City: Small
Andros Karperos
Yuba City Unified
Yuba City, 95993 / City: Small
Riverbend Elementary
Yuba City Unified
Yuba City, 95991 / City: Small
Sutter Peak Charter Academy
Sutter Peak Charter Academy District
Sacramento, 95815 / Rural: Fringe
Bridge Street Elementary
Yuba City Unified
Yuba City, 95991 / City: Small
Twin Rivers Charter
Twin Rivers Charter District
Yuba City, 95991 / City: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,699
State avg $8,762
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Schools in Sutter County, California — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sutter County, California?
Sutter County operates 44 public schools that serve 23,059 students across 20 distinct districts. The infrastructure consists of 22 elementary schools and 11 high schools, supplemented by several specialized learning centers. Despite its smaller size, the county maintains a complex organizational structure to support its diverse student body.
What are the major school districts in Sutter County, California?
Yuba City Unified is the dominant district in the region, enrolling 11,677 students across 17 schools. Charter schools account for 15.9% of the total, with Feather River Charter and South Sutter Charter serving over 2,200 students each. These large-scale charter options provide families with flexible educational models outside of traditional classrooms.
What is the school experience like in Sutter County?
Half of the county's schools are located within city centers, while 16 campuses serve rural populations. With an average school size of 549 students, campuses range from small rural elementary sites to large hubs like Yuba City High. The mix of city and rural locales ensures that students have access to education regardless of their distance from the urban core.
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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.