For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 308 students in Durham, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Durham, CA is Durham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durham, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Durham have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Durham, 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 Durham High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Durham, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durham High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9455 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Durham, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 600
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Mission High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
9455 Putney Dr
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Durham, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Durham, CA include Durham High School.
How many public high schools are located in Durham?
1 public high schools are located in Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in Durham?
Durham public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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