For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public high schools serving 8,672 students in Kings County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kings County, CA are Lemoore Middle College High School, Kings Lake Education Center and Corcoran Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kings County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Kings County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Kings County, 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 Hanford West High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kings County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lemoore Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 College Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 925-3552
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 925-3552
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Kings Lake Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1128 South Dairy Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8885
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8885
Gr: 10-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Corcoran Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1128 Dairy Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8885
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8885
Gr: K-12 | 2 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Reef-sunset Secondary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
861 Monterey St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-0460
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-0460
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Hanford Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1855 North Douty St.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5904
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5904
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
J. C. Montgomery
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
690 East Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-1441
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-1441
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Mission Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1128 South Dairy Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8885
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8885
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Sunrise Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 North Park Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4162
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4162
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #99.
Sierra Pacific High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1259 North 13th Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5912
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5912
Gr: 9-12 | 1,183 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Lemoore High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 East Bush St.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6600
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,798 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Corcoran High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Letts Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8884
Corcoran, CA 93212
(559) 992-8884
Gr: 9-12 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Hanford High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 East Grangeville Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5902
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5902
Gr: 9-12 | 1,498 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
Hanford West High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 West Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5903
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5903
Gr: 9-12 | 1,331 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
Hanford Online Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
905 Campus Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5901
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Lemoore Online College Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 College Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 925-3524
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 925-3524
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Avenal High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Mariposa St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5253
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5253
Gr: 9-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 North Douty
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5916
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 583-5916
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1818.
Crossroads Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
418 West 8th St.
Armona, CA 93202
(559) 583-5060
Armona, CA 93202
(559) 583-5060
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1919.
Jamison (Donald C.) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 East Bush St.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6620
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6620
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2020.
Kings County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
959 Katie Hammond Ln.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-1441
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 584-1441
Gr: K-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Adelante High School
Alternative School
701 General Petroleum St.
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(559) 386-9081
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(559) 386-9081
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kings County Rop
Vocational School
1144 West Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-7038
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 589-7038
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kings County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kings County, CA include Lemoore Middle College High School, Kings Lake Education Center and Corcoran Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Kings County?
21 public high schools are located in Kings County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kings County?
Kings County public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kings County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kings County include: Sierra Pacific High School vs. Hanford West High School, Hanford West High School vs. Sierra Pacific High School, Hanford West High School vs. Hanford High School
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