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Plumas County

California · Public K-12

Plumas County's school count of 15 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 2,049 students inside California, around 11% of the county population. The level mix is 5 elementary and 9 high schools.

7-year change in Plumas County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,032
-137 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
-2 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
66%
was 73%
% Hispanic
19%
was 16%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
15
4 districts
Enrollment
2,049
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,031
Below California avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.0%
Below California avg
Elementary
5
969 students
Middle
0
schools
High
9
731 students
Combined / other
1
349 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Plumas Unified
1,685 students · 4 districts in Plumas County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Plumas County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
84%
Hispanic
10%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
65%
Hispanic
19%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
12%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.2%
civilian labor
Median age
52
17.2% under 18

Test scores in Plumas County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. California state average: 47.6%.

See all 7 schools in Plumas County ranked by score →

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Plumas CharterQuincyCombinedKG-12349·
C. Roy Carmichael ElementaryPortolaElementaryKG-06344·
Quincy ElementaryQuincyElementaryKG-06342·
Quincy Junior/Senior HighQuincyHigh07-12310·
Portola Junior/Senior HighPortolaHigh07-12256·
Chester ElementaryChesterElementaryKG-06171·
Chester Junior/Senior HighChesterHigh07-12124·
Greenville ElementaryGreenvilleElementaryKG-08106·
Greenville HighGreenvilleHigh09-1217·
Beckwourth (Jim) High (Continuation)PortolaHigh09-1215·
Plumas County CommunityQuincyHigh07-128·
Portola OpportunityQuincyElementaryKG-086·
Plumas County OpportunityQuincyHigh07-101·
Almanor High (Continuation)ChesterHigh09-120·
Plumas County ROPQuincyHigh11-120·

Cities in Plumas County

Quincy7 schoolsChester3 schoolsPortola3 schoolsGreenville2 schools

About Plumas County

In California, Plumas County is a small county of about 19,423 residents. 15 public schools across the county enrolls about 2,049 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $66,031 a year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 26% lower than the California median.

In terms of grade levels, Plumas County spans 5 elementary schools (969 students), 9 high schools (731), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Plumas County is Plumas Unified, which alone enrolls about 1,685 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Plumas County has fell 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,169 students to 2,032. Over that span, Plumas County lost 2 schools, going from 14 to 12. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 73% to 66% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Plumas County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Plumas County?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Plumas County, California, with a combined enrollment of about 2,049.
How many high schools are in Plumas County?
Plumas County, California has 9 public high schools, serving approximately 731 students.
How many elementary schools are in Plumas County?
Plumas County, California has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 969 students.
What is the largest school district in Plumas County?
Plumas Unified is the largest school district in Plumas County, serving approximately 1,685 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Plumas County?
Plumas County has roughly 19,423 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Plumas County?
Median household income in Plumas County is $66,031, below the California average of $89,387. About 6.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Plumas County?
Approximately 22.5% of adults 25 and older in Plumas County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Plumas County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 54.0% of students in Plumas County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the California county average of 60.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Plumas County schools?
Across Plumas County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Plumas County?
Plumas County residents are approximately 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 9% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Plumas County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data