For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,884 students in Morgan County, CO (there are 2 private schools, serving 98 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Morgan County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Morgan County, CO are Lincoln High School, Weldon Valley Elementary School and Brush High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morgan County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 Walnut Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2924
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2924
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Weldon Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 North Avenue
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Grades: PK-6
| 151 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Brush High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Mill Street
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5171
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5171
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Weldon Valley Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
911 North Avenue
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Rank: #55.
Wiggins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Main Street
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7784
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7784
Grades: PK-6
| 508 students
Rank: #66.
Wiggins High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Tiger Way
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7761
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7761
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #77.
Wiggins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Tiger Way
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7761
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7761
Grades: 7-8
| 124 students
Rank: #88.
Fort Morgan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 Education Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8253
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8253
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #99.
Fort Morgan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 East Riverview Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5648
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5648
Grades: 9-12
| 905 students
Rank: #1010.
Columbine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
815 West Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-7418
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-7418
Grades: 1-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1111.
Green Acres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
930 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5460
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5460
Grades: 1-5
| 296 students
Rank: #1212.
Brush Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Mill Street
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5035
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5035
Grades: 6-8
| 311 students
Rank: #1313.
Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 South Spruce Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2080
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2080
Grades: 1-5
| 263 students
Rank: #1414.
Beaver Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 Glacier Avenue
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-4794
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-4794
Grades: 3-5
| 301 students
Rank: #1515.
Baker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Lake Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 370-6113
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 370-6113
Grades: 1-5
| 293 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sherman Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
300 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2998
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2998
Grades: PK-K
| 461 students
Rank: n/an/a
Thomson Primary School
Magnet School
422 Ray Street
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5139
Brush, CO 80723
(970) 842-5139
Grades: PK-2
| 390 students
Morgan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Lake Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8422
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8422
Grades: 5-6
| 418 students
911 North Avenue
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Weldona, CO 80653
(970) 645-2411
Grades: 7-8
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morgan County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Morgan County, CO include Lincoln High School, Weldon Valley Elementary School and Brush High School.
How many public schools are located in Morganunty?
17 public schools are located in Morganunty.
What percentage of students in Morganunty go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Morganunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morganunty?
Morganunty public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Morganunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Morganunty include: Columbine Elementary School vs. Green Acres Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School vs. Green Acres Elementary School, Weldon Valley Jr/sr High School vs. Fort Morgan High School
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