For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,621 students in Morgan County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Morgan County, CO are Lincoln High School, Brush High School and Weldon Valley Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Morgan County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brush 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 59% 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 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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
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 high schools in Morgan County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Morgan County, CO include Lincoln High School, Brush High School and Weldon Valley Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Morganunty?
5 public high schools are located in Morganunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Morganunty?
Morganunty public high schools minority enrollment is 59% 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 Morganunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Morganunty include: Weldon Valley Jr/sr High School vs. Fort Morgan High School, Wiggins High School vs. Fort Morgan High School, Fort Morgan High School vs. Wiggins High School
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