Tulare County Schools & Education
Tulare County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,603
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,762
School Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#10
of 58 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Tulare County
Measured School Summary
Tulare County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.9%.
Funding Context
Tulare County spends $8,603 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 18% above the California average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Tulare 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
194 public schools and 50 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
65/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #10 of 58 California counties with school score data.
Completion
90.9%
3.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,603
$159 below the state average
School coverage
194
50 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
Tulare County has 194 public schools across 50 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 Tulare 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.
Large multi-district county
Tulare County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#10
of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 99% 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.
Visalia Unified
Elementary to high school visible
28,827 students
41 listed schools in this county slice.
Porterville Unified
Elementary to high school visible
14,208 students
22 listed schools in this county slice.
Tulare City
Elementary and middle visible
9,169 students
18 listed schools in this county slice.
Dinuba Unified
Elementary to high school visible
6,471 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Visalia Unified is the largest listed district slice, with 41 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 Tulare County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Tulare 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 Tulare 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 Massive Central Valley System
Tulare County hosts a sprawling network of 194 public schools serving 102,514 students. These schools are organized across 50 districts, providing a mix of 111 elementary and 43 high schools. This infrastructure makes it one of the largest and most complex educational systems in the California interior.
Visalia Unified Leads a Diverse Mix
Visalia Unified is the regional powerhouse with 28,827 students enrolled across 41 schools. Charter schools represent 10.3% of the county's total, including the massive Summit Charter Academy which serves 2,378 students. Large high schools are common here, with Redwood High in Visalia leading the way with 2,483 students.
Suburban and Rural Diversity
The county features a balanced mix of 68 suburban schools and 49 rural campuses, catering to both town dwellers and farming communities. The average school size is 540 students, though many city-based high schools exceed 2,000 students. This variety allows families to choose between bustling urban high schools and quieter rural elementary settings.
School Overview
Total Schools
194
in Tulare County
Reported Enrollment
102,514
193 schools reporting
School Districts
50
districts
Charter Schools
20
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
50 School Districts in Tulare County
Visalia Unified
GuidePorterville Unified
GuideTulare City
GuideDinuba Unified
GuideTulare Joint Union High
GuideBurton Elementary
GuideLindsay Unified
GuideCutler-Orosi Joint Unified
GuideExeter Unified
Farmersville Unified
194 Public Schools in Tulare County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 18 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 194 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood High | Profile | Visalia Unified | Visalia, 93291City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,483 |
| Summit Charter Academy | Profile | Burton Elementary | Porterville, 93257Suburb: Small | KG–12 | Charter | 2,378 |
| Porterville High | Profile | Porterville Unified | Porterville, 93257Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,178 |
| Dinuba High | Profile | Dinuba Unified | Dinuba, 93618Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 2,119 |
| Monache High | Profile | Porterville Unified | Porterville, 93257Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,049 |
| Golden West High | Profile | Visalia Unified | Visalia, 93292City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,008 |
| El Diamante High | Profile | Visalia Unified | Visalia, 93277City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,987 |
| Tulare Western High | Profile | Tulare Joint Union High | Tulare, 93274Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,933 |
| Tulare Union High | Profile | Tulare Joint Union High | Tulare, 93274Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,699 |
| Mission Oak High | Profile | Tulare Joint Union High | Tulare, 93274Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,686 |
| Mt. Whitney High | Profile | Visalia Unified | Visalia, 93277City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,639 |
| Granite Hills High | Profile | Porterville Unified | Porterville, 93257Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,242 |
| Lindsay Senior High | Profile | Lindsay Unified | Lindsay, 93247Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,131 |
| Monarch River Academy | Profile | Monarch River Academy District | Porterville, 93257Suburb: Small | KG–12 | Charter | 1,125 |
| Special Education | Profile | Tulare County Office of Education | Visalia, 93278City: Midsize | KG–12 | Special Education | 1,077 |
| Orosi High | Profile | Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified | Orosi, 93647Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,049 |
| Washington Intermediate | Profile | Dinuba Unified | Dinuba, 93618Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 1,010 |
| Valley Oak Middle | Profile | Visalia Unified | Visalia, 93292City: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 946 |
| El Monte Middle | Record | Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified | Orosi, 93647Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 923 |
| Exeter Union High | Record | Exeter Unified | Exeter, 93221Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 894 |
Redwood High
Visalia Unified
Visalia, 93291 / City: Midsize
Summit Charter Academy
Burton Elementary
Porterville, 93257 / Suburb: Small
Porterville High
Porterville Unified
Porterville, 93257 / Suburb: Small
Dinuba High
Dinuba Unified
Dinuba, 93618 / Town: Distant
Monache High
Porterville Unified
Porterville, 93257 / Suburb: Small
Golden West High
Visalia Unified
Visalia, 93292 / City: Midsize
El Diamante High
Visalia Unified
Visalia, 93277 / City: Midsize
Tulare Western High
Tulare Joint Union High
Tulare, 93274 / Suburb: Midsize
Tulare Union High
Tulare Joint Union High
Tulare, 93274 / Suburb: Midsize
Mission Oak High
Tulare Joint Union High
Tulare, 93274 / Suburb: Midsize
Mt. Whitney High
Visalia Unified
Visalia, 93277 / City: Midsize
Granite Hills High
Porterville Unified
Porterville, 93257 / Rural: Fringe
Lindsay Senior High
Lindsay Unified
Lindsay, 93247 / Town: Fringe
Monarch River Academy
Monarch River Academy District
Porterville, 93257 / Suburb: Small
Special Education
Tulare County Office of Education
Visalia, 93278 / City: Midsize
Orosi High
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified
Orosi, 93647 / Town: Distant
Washington Intermediate
Dinuba Unified
Dinuba, 93618 / Town: Distant
Valley Oak Middle
Visalia Unified
Visalia, 93292 / City: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,603
State avg $8,762
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Schools in Tulare County, California — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Tulare County, California?
Tulare County hosts a sprawling network of 194 public schools serving 102,514 students. These schools are organized across 50 districts, providing a mix of 111 elementary and 43 high schools. This infrastructure makes it one of the largest and most complex educational systems in the California interior.
What are the major school districts in Tulare County, California?
Visalia Unified is the regional powerhouse with 28,827 students enrolled across 41 schools. Charter schools represent 10.3% of the county's total, including the massive Summit Charter Academy which serves 2,378 students. Large high schools are common here, with Redwood High in Visalia leading the way with 2,483 students.
What is the school experience like in Tulare County?
The county features a balanced mix of 68 suburban schools and 49 rural campuses, catering to both town dwellers and farming communities. The average school size is 540 students, though many city-based high schools exceed 2,000 students. This variety allows families to choose between bustling urban high schools and quieter rural elementary settings.
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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.