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Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 9,658 students in Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
23 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
9,658 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
442 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #703 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#702 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
88%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
8%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,482 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,849 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$179 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$163 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,482
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,849
$18,396
Best Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reedley Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1535 North Reed Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7050
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8662 South Lac Jac Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Grades: K-8
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Reedley High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
740 West North Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7100
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,750 students
Rank: #44.
Orange Cove High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Anchor Ave.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 626-5900
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 626-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 631 students
Rank: #55.
Silas Bartsch
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2225 East North Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7280
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7280
Grades: K-8
| 620 students
Rank: #66.
General Grant Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 North East Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7330
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7330
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas Law Reed Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 North Frankwood Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7300
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7300
Grades: K-8
| 540 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1037 East Duff Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7230
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7230
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #99.
Alta Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21771 East Parlier Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7210
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7210
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #1010.
Great Western Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5051 South Frankwood Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7220
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7220
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #1111.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Ninth St.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7260
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7260
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1212.
Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39667 Dunlap Rd.
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7310
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7310
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
Rank: #1313.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 K St.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7270
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7270
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #1414.
Navelencia Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22620 East Wahtoke Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7350
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7350
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
374 East North Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7240
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7240
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #1616.
Citrus Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Anchor Ave.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7370
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7370
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #1717.
A. L. Conner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Fourth St.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7200
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7200
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1818.
Kings Canyon Online
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39500 Dunlap Rd.
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7320
Dunlap, CA 93621
(559) 305-7320
Grades: K-12
| 154 students
Rank: #1919.
Mccord Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 Center St.
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7250
Orange Cove, CA 93646
(559) 305-7250
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #2020.
Kings Canyon Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10026 South Crawford Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7390
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7390
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #2121.
Mountain View (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
877 E. North Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7080
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7080
Grades: K-12
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
1220 East Washington Ave.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7130
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7130
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1801 Tenth St.
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7279
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 305-7279
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District?
Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District manages 23 public schools serving 9,658 students.
What is the rank of Kingsnyon Joint Unified School District?
Kingsnyon Joint Unified School District is ranked #703 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kingsnyon Joint Unified School District?
88% of Kingsnyon Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kingsnyon Joint Unified School District?
Kingsnyon Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Kingsnyon Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,849 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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