Trinity County Schools & Education
Trinity County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
83.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,233
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,762
School Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#40
of 58 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Trinity County
Measured School Summary
Trinity County has midrange measured school signals (score: 50/100) with a graduation rate of 83.7%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Trinity County spends $9,233 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 10% below the California average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Trinity 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
17 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
50/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #40 of 58 California counties with school score data.
Completion
83.7%
3.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,233
$471 above the state average
School coverage
17
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
Trinity County has 17 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 Trinity 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
Trinity 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
#40
of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
Trinity Alps Unified
Elementary and high visible
672 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Mountain Valley Unified
Elementary and high visible
329 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Douglas City Elementary
Elementary school only in this slice
162 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Burnt Ranch Elementary
Elementary school only in this slice
91 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Southern Trinity Joint Unified is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Trinity County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Trinity County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Trinity 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.
Educational Access in the Wilderness
Trinity County operates 17 public schools for a small, tight-knit student body of 1,512 individuals. These students are served by 10 different districts, reflecting the logistical challenge of providing education across rugged terrain. The county's schools are mostly elementary and high school levels, with no dedicated middle schools currently in operation.
Localized Districts, No Charter Schools
Trinity Alps Unified is the largest district, serving 672 students across three schools including Weaverville Elementary. Unlike most California counties, Trinity has zero charter schools, relying entirely on traditional district-led education. Southern Trinity Joint Unified manages four schools but serves a total of only 84 students.
Small Classes in a Rural Setting
Every single school in Trinity County is located in a rural locale, creating a uniform educational character across the region. With an average school size of just 89 students, the county offers some of the most personalized instruction in the state. Weaverville Elementary is the largest campus in the county, yet it still only enrolls 333 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
17
in Trinity County
Reported Enrollment
1,512
17 schools reporting
School Districts
10
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
10 School Districts in Trinity County
Trinity Alps Unified
Mountain Valley Unified
Douglas City Elementary
Burnt Ranch Elementary
Southern Trinity Joint Unified
Lewiston Elementary
Junction City Elementary
Trinity County Office of Education
Trinity Center Elementary
Coffee Creek Elementary
17 Public Schools in Trinity 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 17 of 17 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weaverville Elementary | Record | Trinity Alps Unified | Weaverville, 96093Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 333 |
| Trinity High | Record | Trinity Alps Unified | Weaverville, 96093Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 316 |
| Hayfork Elementary | Record | Mountain Valley Unified | Hayfork, 96041Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 238 |
| Douglas City Elementary | Record | Douglas City Elementary | Douglas City, 96024Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 162 |
| Burnt Ranch Elementary | Record | Burnt Ranch Elementary | Burnt Ranch, 95527Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 91 |
| Hayfork High | Record | Mountain Valley Unified | Hayfork, 96041Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 86 |
| Lewiston Elementary | Record | Lewiston Elementary | Lewiston, 96052Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 75 |
| Junction City Elementary | Record | Junction City Elementary | Junction City, 96048Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 63 |
| Van Duzen Elementary | Record | Southern Trinity Joint Unified | Mad River, 95526Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 51 |
| Southern Trinity High | Record | Southern Trinity Joint Unified | Mad River, 95526Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 24 |
| Alps View High (Continuation) | Record | Trinity Alps Unified | Weaverville, 96093Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 23 |
| R.I.S.E. Academy | Record | Trinity County Office of Education | Weaverville, 96093Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Alternative | 14 |
| Trinity Center Elementary | Record | Trinity Center Elementary | Trinity Center, 96091Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 13 |
| Coffee Creek Elementary | Record | Coffee Creek Elementary | Trinity Center, 96091Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 9 |
| Hoaglin-Zenia Elementary | Record | Southern Trinity Joint Unified | Mad River, 95526Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 7 |
| Valley High | Record | Mountain Valley Unified | Hayfork, 96041Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 5 |
| Mt. Lassic High (Continuation) | Record | Southern Trinity Joint Unified | Mad River, 95526Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 2 |
Weaverville Elementary
Trinity Alps Unified
Weaverville, 96093 / Rural: Remote
Hayfork Elementary
Mountain Valley Unified
Hayfork, 96041 / Rural: Remote
Douglas City Elementary
Douglas City Elementary
Douglas City, 96024 / Rural: Remote
Burnt Ranch Elementary
Burnt Ranch Elementary
Burnt Ranch, 95527 / Rural: Remote
Junction City Elementary
Junction City Elementary
Junction City, 96048 / Rural: Remote
Van Duzen Elementary
Southern Trinity Joint Unified
Mad River, 95526 / Rural: Remote
Southern Trinity High
Southern Trinity Joint Unified
Mad River, 95526 / Rural: Remote
Alps View High (Continuation)
Trinity Alps Unified
Weaverville, 96093 / Rural: Remote
R.I.S.E. Academy
Trinity County Office of Education
Weaverville, 96093 / Rural: Remote
Trinity Center Elementary
Trinity Center Elementary
Trinity Center, 96091 / Rural: Remote
Coffee Creek Elementary
Coffee Creek Elementary
Trinity Center, 96091 / Rural: Remote
Hoaglin-Zenia Elementary
Southern Trinity Joint Unified
Mad River, 95526 / Rural: Remote
Mt. Lassic High (Continuation)
Southern Trinity Joint Unified
Mad River, 95526 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,233
State avg $8,762
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Schools in Trinity County, California — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Trinity County, California?
Trinity County operates 17 public schools for a small, tight-knit student body of 1,512 individuals. These students are served by 10 different districts, reflecting the logistical challenge of providing education across rugged terrain. The county's schools are mostly elementary and high school levels, with no dedicated middle schools currently in operation.
What are the major school districts in Trinity County, California?
Trinity Alps Unified is the largest district, serving 672 students across three schools including Weaverville Elementary. Unlike most California counties, Trinity has zero charter schools, relying entirely on traditional district-led education. Southern Trinity Joint Unified manages four schools but serves a total of only 84 students.
What is the school experience like in Trinity County?
Every single school in Trinity County is located in a rural locale, creating a uniform educational character across the region. With an average school size of just 89 students, the county offers some of the most personalized instruction in the state. Weaverville Elementary is the largest campus in the county, yet it still only enrolls 333 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.