Schools in Hanford Joint Union High · Kings County

The broad agricultural flatlands of California's San Joaquin Valley define Kings County, and its school landscape carries that same spread-out, working-community character across 13 districts and 52 ranked public schools. Hanford and Lemoore anchor much of the enrollment, while smaller towns like Corcoran and Avenal operate their own distinct systems. Only 7 schools score in the top quartile statewide, but standouts do emerge — Lemoore Middle College High reaches the 91st percentile, and Kings River-Hardwick Elementary in Hanford posts an 81st percentile ranking. With 13 charter schools among the 52, families have meaningful options beyond traditional district assignments worth examining closely.