For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 693 students in Gridley, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gridley, CA are Gridley High School and Esperanza High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gridley, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Gridley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Gridley, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gridley 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 66% 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 Gridley, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gridley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 East Spruce St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4791
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4791
Gr: 9-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Esperanza High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
581 B Jackson St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-6721
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-6721
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gridley, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gridley, CA include Gridley High School and Esperanza High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Gridley?
2 public high schools are located in Gridley.
What is the racial composition of students in Gridley?
Gridley public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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