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Best Glenn County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 1,923 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 19% (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 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Willows 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Glenn County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willows Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
823 West Laurel St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Gr: 10-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Elk Creek High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3430 County Rd. 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5361
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Success One!
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
129 E. Walker St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 936-6980
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
620 Canal St.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Orland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Shasta St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1210
Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Willows High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
203 North Murdock Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6611
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
North Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Roosevelt Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1285
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
William Finch
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
607 East Tehama St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Glenn County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
311 South Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Bidwell Point High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
3430 County Road 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ella Barkley High School
Alternative School
Hwy. 32 And Los Robles St., 30
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3331
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Glenn County Rop
Vocational School
451 South Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6575
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hamilton Community Day
Alternative School
535 Sacramento Ave.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Orland Community Day
Alternative School
260 Roosevelt Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1264
Gr: 7-12

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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Glenn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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