Tehama County Schools & Education
Tehama County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,854
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,762
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#20
of 58 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Tehama County
Measured School Summary
Tehama County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.8%.
Funding Context
Tehama County spends $8,854 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 9% above the California average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Tehama 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
41 public schools and 17 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #20 of 58 California counties with school score data.
Completion
88.8%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,854
$92 above the state average
School coverage
41
17 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
Tehama County has 41 public schools across 17 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 Tehama 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
Tehama 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
#20
of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
Corning Union Elementary
Elementary and middle visible
1,990 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Red Bluff Union Elementary
Elementary and middle visible
1,838 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Red Bluff Joint Union High
High school only in this slice
1,747 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Evergreen Union
Elementary and middle visible
1,176 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Corning Union Elementary 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 Tehama County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Tehama County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Tehama 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 Schools, Big Rural Reach
Tehama County manages 41 public schools serving a total of 10,974 students through 17 school districts. The system is primary-focused, with 24 elementary schools and 8 high schools distributed across a wide geographic area. This network provides essential educational services to a primarily rural and town-based population.
Corning and Red Bluff Lead Education
Corning Union Elementary and Red Bluff Union Elementary are the primary districts, together serving over 3,600 students. While charter schools are less common here than in coastal counties, they still make up nearly 10% of the total school landscape. Red Bluff High stands out as the largest individual campus, providing a comprehensive high school experience for 1,618 students.
A Truly Rural Learning Environment
Every school in Tehama County is classified as either rural or town-based, with 24 schools situated in rural settings. The average school size is a modest 274 students, fostering tight-knit communities where educators know their students well. This smaller scale contrasts with large campuses like Red Bluff High, offering a variety of learning environments.
School Overview
Total Schools
41
in Tehama County
Reported Enrollment
10,974
41 schools reporting
School Districts
17
districts
Charter Schools
4
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
17 School Districts in Tehama County
Corning Union Elementary
Red Bluff Union Elementary
Red Bluff Joint Union High
Evergreen Union
Corning Union High
Antelope Elementary
Los Molinos Unified
Gerber Union Elementary
Lassen View Union Elementary
Richfield Elementary
41 Public Schools in Tehama County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 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 41 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bluff High | Profile | Red Bluff Joint Union High | Red Bluff, 96080Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,618 |
| Corning High | Profile | Corning Union High | Corning, 96021Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,031 |
| Woodson Elementary | Record | Corning Union Elementary | Corning, 96021Town: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 585 |
| Vista Preparatory Academy | Record | Red Bluff Union Elementary | Red Bluff, 96080Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 549 |
| Olive View Elementary | Record | Corning Union Elementary | Corning, 96021Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 546 |
| Evergreen Elementary | Record | Evergreen Union | Cottonwood, 96022Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 525 |
| William M. Metteer Elementary | Record | Red Bluff Union Elementary | Red Bluff, 96080Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 463 |
| Jackson Heights Elementary | Record | Red Bluff Union Elementary | Red Bluff, 96080Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 453 |
| Antelope Elementary | Record | Antelope Elementary | Red Bluff, 96080Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 446 |
| Maywood Middle | Record | Corning Union Elementary | Corning, 96021Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 434 |
| Evergreen Middle | Record | Evergreen Union | Cottonwood, 96022Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 400 |
| Gerber Elementary | Record | Gerber Union Elementary | Gerber, 96035Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 399 |
| Bidwell Elementary | Record | Red Bluff Union Elementary | Red Bluff, 96080Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 369 |
| Lassen View Elementary | Record | Lassen View Union Elementary | Los Molinos, 96055Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 358 |
| West Street Elementary | Record | Corning Union Elementary | Corning, 96021Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 324 |
| Berrendos Middle | Record | Antelope Elementary | Red Bluff, 96080Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 251 |
| Richfield Elementary | Record | Richfield Elementary | Corning, 96021Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 238 |
| Los Molinos Elementary | Record | Los Molinos Unified | Los Molinos, 96055Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Primary | 236 |
| Los Molinos High | Record | Los Molinos Unified | Los Molinos, 96055Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 213 |
| Capay Joint Union Elementary | Record | Capay Joint Union Elementary | Orland, 95963Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 185 |
Red Bluff High
Red Bluff Joint Union High
Red Bluff, 96080 / Rural: Fringe
Corning High
Corning Union High
Corning, 96021 / Rural: Fringe
Woodson Elementary
Corning Union Elementary
Corning, 96021 / Town: Distant
Vista Preparatory Academy
Red Bluff Union Elementary
Red Bluff, 96080 / Town: Distant
Olive View Elementary
Corning Union Elementary
Corning, 96021 / Town: Distant
William M. Metteer Elementary
Red Bluff Union Elementary
Red Bluff, 96080 / Town: Distant
Jackson Heights Elementary
Red Bluff Union Elementary
Red Bluff, 96080 / Town: Distant
Bidwell Elementary
Red Bluff Union Elementary
Red Bluff, 96080 / Rural: Fringe
Lassen View Elementary
Lassen View Union Elementary
Los Molinos, 96055 / Rural: Distant
West Street Elementary
Corning Union Elementary
Corning, 96021 / Town: Distant
Los Molinos Elementary
Los Molinos Unified
Los Molinos, 96055 / Rural: Fringe
Capay Joint Union Elementary
Capay Joint Union Elementary
Orland, 95963 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,854
State avg $8,762
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Schools in Tehama County, California — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Tehama County, California?
Tehama County manages 41 public schools serving a total of 10,974 students through 17 school districts. The system is primary-focused, with 24 elementary schools and 8 high schools distributed across a wide geographic area. This network provides essential educational services to a primarily rural and town-based population.
What are the major school districts in Tehama County, California?
Corning Union Elementary and Red Bluff Union Elementary are the primary districts, together serving over 3,600 students. While charter schools are less common here than in coastal counties, they still make up nearly 10% of the total school landscape. Red Bluff High stands out as the largest individual campus, providing a comprehensive high school experience for 1,618 students.
What is the school experience like in Tehama County?
Every school in Tehama County is classified as either rural or town-based, with 24 schools situated in rural settings. The average school size is a modest 274 students, fostering tight-knit communities where educators know their students well. This smaller scale contrasts with large campuses like Red Bluff High, offering a variety of learning environments.
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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.