Best Schools in Custer County, CO
Custer County, CO has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,446 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Custer County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Custer County, CO
The top high schools in Custer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
2. Florence Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 585 Students
Best Middle Schools in Custer County, CO
The top middle schools in Custer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Custer County, CO
The top elementary schools in Custer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer County School District Consolidate 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
2. Fremont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 507 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Custer County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Custer County, CO has a total population of 4,704 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Custer County, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Custer County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
59.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
51.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Custer County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Custer County, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Custer County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Custer County, CO
How many schools are in Custer County, CO?
Custer County, CO has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,446 students in total.
How do schools in Custer County perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Custer County score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Custer County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Custer County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Custer County, CO
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Custer County
1 places in Custer County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Westcliffe (3)
School districts (1)
- Custer County School District Consolidate 1 (3 schools)