For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 496 students in Lincoln County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, CO are Karval Junior-senior High School, Limon Junior-senior High School and Genoa-hugo School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Karval Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16232 County Road 29
Karval, CO 80823
(719) 446-5311
Karval, CO 80823
(719) 446-5311
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Limon Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
874 F Avenue
Limon, CO 80828
(719) 775-2350
Limon, CO 80828
(719) 775-2350
Gr: 6-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Genoa-hugo School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 West 7th Street
Hugo, CO 80821
(719) 743-2428
Hugo, CO 80821
(719) 743-2428
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, CO include Karval Junior-senior High School, Limon Junior-senior High School and Genoa-hugo School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincolnunty?
3 public middle schools are located in Lincolnunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincolnunty?
Lincolnunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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