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Sierra Sands Unified School District, California

Sierra Sands Unified School District is a unified school district in Kern County and San Bernardino County, California, for grades K–12. About 35,657 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 975 sq mi (2,525 km²) of land.

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Sierra Sands Unified School District in California
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
35,657 ± 1,025
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Kern County78% of the district’s landSan Bernardino County22% of the district’s land
Land area
975 sq mi (2,525 km²)
Median household income
$84,681 ± $9,904
Median home value
$254,000 ± $10,588
Water area
1.69 sq mi (4.38 km²)
State
California
Census code (GEOID)
0636800
Coordinates (central point)
35.559731, -117.773542
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Sierra Sands Unified School District, largest first

  1. Ridgecrest (city)28,225 people
  2. China Lake Acres (CDP)2,594 people
  3. Inyokern (CDP)912 people
  4. Ridgecrest Heights (CDP)370 people
  5. Johannesburg (CDP)86 people
  6. Randsburg (CDP)19 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Mojave Unified School District29 mi southwest
  2. Trona Joint Unified School District34 mi east
  3. Barstow Unified School District48 mi southeast
  4. Lone Pine Unified School District51 mi north

These share a boundary with Sierra Sands Unified School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Sierra Sands Unified School District before you rely on it.

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