Best Schools in Huerfano County, CO
Huerfano County, CO has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 729 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Huerfano County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Huerfano County, CO
The top high schools in Huerfano County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Veta Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Veta School District Re-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 121 Students
2. John Mall Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huerfano School District Re-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 171 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Huerfano County, CO
The top elementary schools in Huerfano County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Peakview School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huerfano School District Re-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 244 Students
2. Gardner Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huerfano School District Re-1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 76 Students
3. La Veta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Veta School District Re-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 117 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Huerfano County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Huerfano County, CO has a total population of 6,820 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Huerfano 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 Huerfano County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
57.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
44.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Huerfano County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Huerfano 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 Huerfano County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Huerfano County, CO
How many schools are in Huerfano County, CO?
Huerfano County, CO has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 729 students in total.
How do schools in Huerfano County perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Huerfano County score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Huerfano County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Huerfano 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: 33%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Huerfano County
3 places in Huerfano County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Walsenburg (2)
- Gardner (1)
- La Veta (1)
School districts (1)
- Huerfano School District Re-1 (3 schools)