For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 38 students in Whitethorn, CA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Whitethorn, CA is Whale Gulch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitethorn, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Whitethorn have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Whitethorn, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whale Gulch Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
76811 Usal Rd.
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Whitethorn, CA 95589
(707) 986-7131
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Whitethorn, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Whitethorn, CA include Whale Gulch Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Whitethorn?
1 public middle schools are located in Whitethorn.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitethorn?
Whitethorn public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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