For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 486 students in Rio Blanco County, CO.
The top-ranked public high school in Rio Blanco County, CO is Rangely Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Blanco County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Rio Blanco County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Rio Blanco County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rangely Junior/senior High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rio Blanco County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rangely Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
234 Panther Way
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2253
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2253
Gr: 6-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rio Blanco County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rio Blanco County, CO include Rangely Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rio Blancounty?
2 public high schools are located in Rio Blancounty.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Blancounty?
Rio Blancounty public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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