Price Intermediate

Orland is a small agricultural town in the northern Sacramento Valley, and Price Intermediate reflects the tight-knit nature of the community it serves — but the academic picture here is a challenging one, with scores placing the school near the bottom of the state in English, math, and science. Families with middle schoolers in the area may want to look closely at supplemental learning options or after-school support to help students stay on track during these critical grades 6–8 years. That said, smaller towns like Orland often offer a slower pace and a strong sense of belonging, which can matter just as much to families as test scores when choosing where to put down roots.