For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 1,984 students in Glenn County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Glenn County, CA are Willows Community High School, Elk Creek High School and Success One!. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenn County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Glenn County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Glenn County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hamilton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Glenn County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willows Community High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
823 W. Laurel St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Grades: 10-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3430 Co Rd. 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5361
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5361
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Success One!
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 E. Walker St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 936-6980
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 936-6980
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #44.
Hamilton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
620 Canal St.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
Orland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Shasta St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1210
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1210
Grades: 9-12
| 777 students
Rank: #66.
Willows High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 N. Murdock Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6611
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6611
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Rank: #77.
North Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Roosevelt Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1285
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1285
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #88.
Glenn County Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 S. Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Grades: K-12
| 76 students
Rank: #99.
William Finch
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 E. Tehama St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Grades: K-12
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bidwell Point High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3430 Co Rd. 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ella Barkley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Hwy. 32 And Los Robles St., 30
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3331
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3331
Grades: 10-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glenn County Rop
Vocational School
451 S. Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hamilton Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
535 Sacramento Ave.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Orland Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
260 Roosevelt Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1264
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1264
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Glenn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Glenn County Juvenile Court High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
311 S. Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6353
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6353
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Glenn County Opportunity High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
311 South Villa Ave
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Hamilton Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
277 Capay St
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Hwy. 32 And Canal St.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Orland Elementary Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
930 Second St
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1137
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1137
Grades: 2-6
| 3 students
Stony Creek Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
300 Sanhedrin Rd
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Stony Creek Elementary Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
300 Sanhedrin Rd
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Willows Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1145 West Cedar St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Willows High Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
823 West Laurel St
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Willows Intermediate Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Glenn County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Glenn County, CA include Willows Community High School, Elk Creek High School and Success One!.
How many public high schools are located in Glenn County?
14 public high schools are located in Glenn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenn County?
Glenn County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Glenn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Glenn County include: Hamilton High School vs. Orland High School, Orland High School vs. Hamilton High School, Willows High School vs. Orland High School
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