Best Schools in Morgan County, CO
Morgan County, CO has 27 public schools (8 high, 3 middle, 16 elementary) serving 7,662 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Morgan County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Morgan County, CO
The top high schools in Morgan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merino Junior Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-4 Buffalo • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 154 Students
2. Fort Morgan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 905 Students
3. Weldon Valley Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-20 Weldon Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 84 Students
4. Wiggins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-50 Wiggins • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 230 Students
5. Brush High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-2 Brush • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
6. Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 38 Students
7. Briggsdale Undivided High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-10 In The County Of Weld And State O • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 86 Students
8. Innovative Connections High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Boces • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 39 Students
Best Middle Schools in Morgan County, CO
The top middle schools in Morgan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brush Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-2 Brush • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 311 Students
2. Fort Morgan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
3. Wiggins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-50 Wiggins • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 124 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Morgan County, CO
The top elementary schools in Morgan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Byers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Byers School District No. 32j • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 271 Students
2. Strasburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Strasburg School District 31j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
3. Hoff Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County School District Re-3j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 319 Students
4. Weldon Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-20 Weldon Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 151 Students
5. Columbine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 393 Students
6. Green Acres Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 296 Students
7. Baker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 293 Students
8. Beaver Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-2 Brush • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 301 Students
9. Pioneer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 263 Students
10. Trinity Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 77 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Morgan County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Morgan County, CO has a total population of 29,111 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Morgan 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 Morgan County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Morgan County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Morgan 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 Morgan County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Morgan County, CO
How many schools are in Morgan County, CO?
Morgan County, CO has 27 public schools: 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 7,662 students in total.
How do schools in Morgan County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Morgan County score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Morgan County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Morgan 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: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Morgan County
4 places in Morgan County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Fort Morgan (8)
- Brush (4)
- Wiggins (3)
- Weldona (2)
School districts (3)
- School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan (8 schools)
- School District No. Re-2 Brush (4 schools)
- School District No. Re-50 Wiggins (3 schools)