For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 264 students in Burney, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burney, CA are Mt. Burney Special Education Center and Burney Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burney, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Burney have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burney, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Burney Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37577 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Burney Junior-senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37571 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4576
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4576
Gr: 7-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Burney Community Day
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Burney, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mountain View High Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack St.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Burney, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Burney, CA include Mt. Burney Special Education Center and Burney Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burney?
3 public middle schools are located in Burney.
What is the racial composition of students in Burney?
Burney public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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