Best Schools in Kit Carson County, CO
Kit Carson County, CO has 13 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,645 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Kit Carson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kit Carson County, CO
The top high schools in Kit Carson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stratton Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. R-4 In The County Of Kit Carson And Stat • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 62 Students
2. Idalia Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Idalia Rj-3 School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 84 Students
3. Burlington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kit Carson County, CO
The top middle schools in Kit Carson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stratton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. R-4 In The County Of Kit Carson And Stat • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 46 Students
2. Burlington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 219 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kit Carson County, CO
The top elementary schools in Kit Carson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Idalia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Idalia Rj-3 School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 88 Students
2. Stratton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. R-4 In The County Of Kit Carson And Stat • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 113 Students
3. Burlington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 326 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kit Carson County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kit Carson County, CO has a total population of 7,087 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kit Carson 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 Kit Carson County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kit Carson County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kit Carson 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 Kit Carson County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kit Carson County, CO
How many schools are in Kit Carson County, CO?
Kit Carson County, CO has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,645 students in total.
How do schools in Kit Carson County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Kit Carson County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Kit Carson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kit Carson 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: 42%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Kit Carson County
4 places in Kit Carson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Burlington (3)
- Stratton (3)
- Bethune (1)
- Flagler (1)