Del Norte County Unified School District
School District · Crescent City, California
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,219
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,219
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Evaluating Del Norte County Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Del Norte County Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mountain Elementary
Gasquet · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sunset High
Crescent City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Del Norte High
Crescent City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#582 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,219
+$1,572 vs California median
District size
3,427 students
Typical than California median
The short answer
Del Norte County Unified ranks #582 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Del Norte County Unified's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mountain Elementary (7.0/10), Sunset High (6.8/10), and Del Norte High (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.8/10 despite 85% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Del Norte County Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Del Norte County Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Del Norte County Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Sunset High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Del Norte High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Smith River Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Redwood Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Joe Hamilton Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Crescent Elk Middle | 4.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Margaret Keating Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Mary Peacock Elementary | 4.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Pine Grove Elementary | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Del Norte County Unified
Del Norte County Unified is a Crescent City, California school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 3,427 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. The district invests $19,219 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Del Norte County Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mountain Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Del Norte County Unified students show an average math proficiency of 27.5% and ELA proficiency of 34.3%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Del Norte County Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Del Norte County Unified with test data.
Schools in Del Norte County Unified
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Crescent City
- Total Enrollment
- 3,427
- Teachers (FTE)
- 171
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Del Norte County Unified?
Del Norte County Unified has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Del Norte County Unified?
The average composite rating for Del Norte County Unified is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Del Norte County Unified?
Del Norte County Unified spends $19,219 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Del Norte County Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Del Norte County Unified is 20:1.
What is the top-rated school in Del Norte County Unified?
Mountain Elementary is the highest-rated school in Del Norte County Unified with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Del Norte County Unified?
Across schools in Del Norte County Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Del Norte County Unified compare to other districts in California?
Del Norte County Unified has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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