Best Schools in Douglas County, CO
Douglas County, CO has a total of 111 schools including 23 high schools, 12 middle schools and 73 elementary schools. A total of 71,256 students attend Douglas County, CO schools. On average, schools in Douglas County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Douglas County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Douglas County, CO
Douglas County, CO has 23 high schools with 25,064 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Douglas County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Douglas County don't meet expectations.
1. Rock Canyon High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2377 Students
2. Palmer Ridge High School
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Lewis-palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1094 Students
3. Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
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State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1004 Students
4. Mountain Vista High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2259 Students
5. Thunderridge High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1881 Students
6. Highlands Ranch High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students
7. Chaparral High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2009 Students
8. Legend High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2228 Students
9. Douglas County High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1758 Students
10. Castle View High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1990 Students
Best Middle Schools in Douglas County, CO
Douglas County, CO has 12 middle schools with 8,739 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Douglas County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Douglas County don't meet expectations.
1. Rocky Heights Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1162 Students
2. Ranch View Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 822 Students
3. Mountain Ridge Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 865 Students
4. Cresthill Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 670 Students
5. Sierra Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 779 Students
6. Cimarron Middle
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1116 Students
7. Castle Rock Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students
8. Mesa Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
9. Sagewood Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students
10. Woodland Park Middle School
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Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 386 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Douglas County, CO
Douglas County, CO has 73 elementary schools with 33,820 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Douglas County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Douglas County meet expectations.
1. Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 706 Students
2. Cherry Valley Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 39 Students
3. Timber Trail Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
4. Northridge Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 566 Students
5. Stone Mountain Elementary
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 515 Students
6. Eldorado Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 392 Students
7. Heritage Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 372 Students
8. Challenge To Excellence Charter School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 538 Students
9. Wildcat Mountain Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
10. Saddle Ranch Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 353 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Douglas County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Douglas County, CO has a total population of 357,978 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 61% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Douglas 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 Douglas County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Douglas County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Douglas County, CO.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Douglas County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
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