Best Schools in Gilpin County, CO
Gilpin County, CO has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 861 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Gilpin County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gilpin County, CO
The top high schools in Gilpin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nederland Middle-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 260 Students
2. Gilpin County Undivided High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 209 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gilpin County, CO
The top elementary schools in Gilpin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nederland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 193 Students
2. Gilpin County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 199 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gilpin County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gilpin County, CO has a total population of 5,808 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gilpin 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 Gilpin County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gilpin County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gilpin 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 Gilpin County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gilpin County, CO
How many schools are in Gilpin County, CO?
Gilpin County, CO has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 861 students in total.
How do schools in Gilpin County perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Gilpin County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Gilpin County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gilpin 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.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Gilpin County
1 places in Gilpin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Black Hawk (2)