Coalinga, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 12,993 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Coalinga is southwest of Fresno, in the foothills of the coast ranges.
Cultural Attractions
The R.C. Baker Memorial Museum showcases the town's oil history and pioneer lifestyle.
Recreation
Cabins are available for rent at nearby Camp Yeager, complete with a large campfire for those who wish to cook outdoors.
Economy
This town is trying to diversify its economy after relying on oil for most of its history.
Fun Fact
The world's only identified deposit of benitoite was found in the area and is now the state gem of California.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Lower |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Lower |
| Number of elementary schools | 5 |
| Number of middle schools | 3 |
| Number of high schools | 4 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan High | Clovis, CA | Silver | 3,243 |
| Caruthers High | Caruthers, CA | Bronze | 618 |
| Clovis High | Clovis, CA | Bronze | 2,518 |
| Clovis West High | Fresno, CA | Silver | 2,690 |
| Erma Duncan Polytechnical High | Fresno, CA | Bronze | 996 |
| Firebaugh High | Firebaugh, CA | Bronze | 756 |
| Fowler High | Fowler, CA | Bronze | 702 |
| Mendota High | Mendota, CA | Bronze | 607 |
| Riverdale High | Riverdale, CA | Bronze | 558 |
| Sanger High | Sanger, CA | Bronze | 2,421 |
| Selma High | Selma, CA | Bronze | 1,716 |
| University High | Fresno, CA | Gold | 379 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data available. | |||
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