For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 175 students in Sierra County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sierra County, CA are Downieville Junior-senior High School and Loyalton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sierra County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Sierra County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sierra County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downieville Junior-senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 School St.
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Loyalton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Fourth St.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4454
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4454
Gr: 7-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra County Special Education
Special Education School
111 Beckwith St.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4485
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4485
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sierra County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sierra County, CA include Downieville Junior-senior High School and Loyalton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sierra County?
3 public middle schools are located in Sierra County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra County?
Sierra County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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