For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,379 students in Garfield County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Garfield County, CO are Glenwood Springs High School, Roaring Fork High School and Marble Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Garfield County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Roaring Fork High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Garfield County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1521 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5555
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 384-5555
Grades: 9-12
| 1,002 students
Rank: #22.
Roaring Fork High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2270 Highway 133
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5757
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5757
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Marble Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 West Main Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9550
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-9550
Grades: K-10
| 55 students
Rank: #44.
Coal Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35947 Highway 6
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 625-6700
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 625-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #55.
Grand Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Cardinal Way
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5705
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5705
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #66.
Rifle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Prefontaine Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7725
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7725
Grades: 9-12
| 791 students
Rank: #77.
Bridges
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 South 3rd Street
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5995
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5995
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #88.
Yampah Mountain School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
695 Red Mountain Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Garfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 South 3rd
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5650
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5650
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
703 Railroad Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Grades: 6-12
| 308 students
460 Stone Quarry Rd
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5701
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5701
Grades: 4-5
| 169 students
Project Rebound High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
695 Red Mountain Dr
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9546
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9546
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Yampah Teen Parent Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
695 Red Mountain Dr
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Garfield County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Garfield County, CO include Glenwood Springs High School, Roaring Fork High School and Marble Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Garfieldunty?
8 public high schools are located in Garfieldunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfieldunty?
Garfieldunty public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Garfieldunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Garfieldunty include: Yampah Mountain School vs. Glenwood Springs High School, Roaring Fork High School vs. Glenwood Springs High School, Rifle High School vs. Coal Ridge High School
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