For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 269 students in Herlong, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Herlong, CA are Herlong High School, Fort Sage Middle School and Sierra Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herlong, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Herlong have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Herlong, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herlong High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Fort Sage Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Gr: 7-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Sierra Primary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ds Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Gr: K-6 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Mt. Lassen Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 David S Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Herlong, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Herlong, CA include Herlong High School, Fort Sage Middle School and Sierra Primary.
How many public schools are located in Herlong?
4 public schools are located in Herlong.
What is the racial composition of students in Herlong?
Herlong public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Herlong are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Herlong include: Herlong High School vs. Mt. Lassen Charter, Mt. Lassen Charter vs. Herlong High School
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