Fort Bragg Unified School District
School District · Fort Bragg, California
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
7
2 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
1,678
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
7
2 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
1,678
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
How this district compares
California rank
#503 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,492
$155 vs California median
District size
1,678 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Fort Bragg Unified ranks #503 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Fort Bragg Unified's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fort Bragg Middle (6.0/10), Fort Bragg High (5.3/10), and Dana Gray Elementary (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fort Bragg Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Bragg Middle | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Fort Bragg High | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Dana Gray Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fort Bragg Unified
Fort Bragg Unified is a Fort Bragg, California school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 1,678 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. District-level spending was $17,492 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Fort Bragg Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fort Bragg Middle, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Fort Bragg Unified students show an average math proficiency of 27.0% and ELA proficiency of 40.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Fort Bragg Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fort Bragg Unified with test data.
Schools in Fort Bragg Unified
7 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Fort Bragg
- Total Enrollment
- 1,678
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- District spending per student
- $17,492NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fort Bragg Unified?
Fort Bragg Unified has 7 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fort Bragg Unified?
The average composite rating for Fort Bragg Unified is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Fort Bragg Unified?
Fort Bragg Unified's district-level spending was $17,492 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fort Bragg Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fort Bragg Unified is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fort Bragg Unified?
Fort Bragg Middle is the highest-rated school in Fort Bragg Unified with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Fort Bragg Unified?
Across schools in Fort Bragg Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fort Bragg Unified compare to other districts in California?
Fort Bragg Unified has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 7 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.0%
How we rate schools
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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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