| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Unified School District | Durham | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 996 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Bangor Union Elementary School District | Bangor | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 69 | 1 | K–8 | 1 |
| Gridley Unified School District | Gridley | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 2,035 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Oroville Union High School District | Berry Creek | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 2,346 | 4 | 9–12 | 4 |
| Paradise Unified School District | Forest Ranch | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 1,579 | 11 | K–12 | 4 |
| Biggs Unified School District | Biggs | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 532 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
How Butte County compares
Together they enroll 7,557 students across 27 schools. The largest is Oroville Union High School District with 2,346 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the California average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Butte County, California
Butte County has 6 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Butte County is Durham Unified School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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