Total enrollment
1,461
-30 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
Trinity County
California · Public K-12
The schools list below covers the full public K-12 directory for Trinity County: 19 campuses, 1,461 students, Trinity Alps Unified as the largest district. By level, that breaks down as 11 elementary and 8 high schools.
7-year change in Trinity County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
17
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
68%
was 68%
% Hispanic
9%
was 10%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
8%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Trinity County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In California | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.2% | #12 of 55 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,461 | #54 of 55 | #2,504 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 17 | #50 of 55 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.7:1 | #4 of 55 | #2,239 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 65.4% | #23 of 55 | #886 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.8% | #41 of 55 | #1,061 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Trinity County school rankings
Residents
15,860
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
19
10 districts
Enrollment
1,461
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$53,002
Below California avg
Free/reduced lunch
65.4%
Above California avg
Elementary
11
1,043 students
Middle
0
schools
High
8
418 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Trinity Alps Unified
640 students · 10 districts in Trinity County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Trinity 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
22.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.4%
civilian labor
Median age
55
17.2% under 18
Test scores in Trinity County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. California state average: 49.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Burnt Ranch Elementary· 73.6%
- Douglas City Elementary· 70.0%
- Junction City Elementary· 59.6%
- Hayfork Elementary· 50.3%
- Van Duzen Elementary· 50.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Lewiston Elementary· 30.3%
- Trinity High· 44.6%
- Weaverville Elementary· 48.6%
- Van Duzen Elementary· 50.0%
- Hayfork Elementary· 50.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weaverville Elementary | Weaverville | Elementary | KG-08 | 331 | · |
| Trinity High | Weaverville | High | 09-12 | 289 | · |
| Hayfork Elementary | Hayfork | Elementary | KG-08 | 245 | · |
| Douglas City Elementary | Douglas City | Elementary | KG-08 | 162 | · |
| Hayfork High | Hayfork | High | 09-12 | 96 | · |
| Burnt Ranch Elementary | Burnt Ranch | Elementary | KG-08 | 85 | · |
| Lewiston Elementary | Lewiston | Elementary | KG-08 | 68 | · |
| Junction City Elementary | Junction City | Elementary | KG-08 | 65 | · |
| Van Duzen Elementary | Mad River | Elementary | KG-08 | 54 | · |
| Alps View High (Continuation) | Weaverville | High | 09-12 | 17 | · |
| Trinity Center Elementary | Trinity Center | Elementary | KG-08 | 13 | · |
| Hoaglin-Zenia Elementary | Zenia | Elementary | KG-08 | 10 | · |
| Coffee Creek Elementary | Trinity Center | Elementary | KG-08 | 7 | · |
| Southern Trinity High | Mad River | High | 09-12 | 7 | · |
| Valley High | Hayfork | High | 09-12 | 5 | · |
| R.I.S.E. Academy | Weaverville | High | 07-12 | 4 | · |
| Trinity River Elementary Community Day | Weaverville | Elementary | KG-06 | 3 | · |
| Mt. Lassic High (Continuation) | Mad River | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| Trinity River Community Day | Weaverville | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Trinity County
About Trinity County
Trinity County is a thinly populated county of about 15,860 residents in California. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 1,461 students across 19 schools.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $53,002 a year, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 41% noticeably below the California median.
In terms of grade levels, Trinity County spans 11 elementary schools (1,043 students), and 8 high schools (418).
The largest single district in Trinity County is Trinity Alps Unified, which alone enrolls about 640 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 1,491 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,461 in SY 2024-25. Trinity County now counts 17 public schools, up from 16 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Asian enrollment moved from 4% to 8% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Trinity County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data