For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,042 students in Montezuma County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Montezuma County, CO are Southwest Open Charter School, Montezuma-cortez High School and Dolores Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montezuma County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Montezuma County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Montezuma County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dolores Secondary School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Montezuma County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Open Charter School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 North Dolores Road
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
Montezuma-cortez High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
418 South Sligo Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
Dolores Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Central Avenue
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 882-7288
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #44.
Mancos High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Grand Avenue
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7746
Mancos, CO 81328
(970) 533-7746
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Montezuma County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Education Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 1420
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8411
Grades: 4-12
| 60 students
400 North Elm
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7974
Grades: 1-5
| 66 students
28567 County Road M
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 565-3223
Dolores, CO 81323
(970) 565-3223
Grades: 1-3
| 24 students
300 East 4th Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7691
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7691
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
400 North Elm Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7282
Grades: 3-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montezuma County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Montezuma County, CO include Southwest Open Charter School, Montezuma-cortez High School and Dolores Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Montezumaunty?
4 public high schools are located in Montezumaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Montezumaunty?
Montezumaunty public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Montezumaunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Montezumaunty include: Mancos High School vs. Montezuma-cortez High School, Montezuma-cortez High School vs. Mancos High School, Mancos High School vs. Dolores Secondary School
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