| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surprise Valley Joint Unified School District | Cedarville | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 96 | 2 | K–12 | 4 |
| Modoc Joint Unified School District | Canby | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 832 | 6 | K–12 | 5 |
| Big Valley Joint Unified School District | Adin | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 132 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
How Modoc County compares
Together they enroll 1,060 students across 10 schools. The largest is Modoc Joint Unified School District with 832 students. Districts here average 2.7/10, below the California average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 3/10.
School Districts in Modoc County, California
Modoc County has 3 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Modoc County is Surprise Valley Joint Unified School District (3/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Modoc County, CA?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Modoc County, CA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Modoc County, CA?
Of the districts serving Modoc County, Surprise Valley Joint Unified School District has the highest rating on this site at 3/10. That places it in the 27th percentile among California school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on California reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in California and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within California only, never across state lines.