Best Georgetown Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 272 students in Georgetown, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Georgetown, CA are Divide High School and American River Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgetown, 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 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Georgetown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Georgetown, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is American River Charter, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Georgetown, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Divide High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6540 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8315
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
American River Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6620 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8340
Gr: K-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Georgetown, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Georgetown, CA include Divide High School and American River Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Georgetown?
2 public high schools are located in Georgetown.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgetown?
Georgetown public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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