Top Rankings
Laytonville Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 315 students in Laytonville Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Laytonville Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
315 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Laytonville Unified School District, which is ranked #1500 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1442 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
% American Indian
10%
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
21%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
53%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,806 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 58% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,540 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,806
$19,974
Spending / Student
$23,540
$18,395
Best Laytonville Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laytonville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Branscomb Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6108
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6108
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Laytonville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Ramsey Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6123
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6123
Gr: K-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Laytonville Continuation High School
Alternative School
200 Branscomb Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6254
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6254
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laytonville Unified School District?
Laytonville Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 315 students.
What is the rank of Laytonville Unified School District?
Laytonville Unified School District is ranked #1500 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laytonville Unified School District?
53% of Laytonville Unified School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laytonville Unified School District?
Laytonville Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Laytonville Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,540 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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