For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 924 students in Prowers County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Prowers County, CO are Granada Undivided High School, Lamar High School and Wiley Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prowers County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Prowers County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Prowers County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lamar High School, with 85-89% 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 Prowers County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Granada Undivided High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Hoisington Street
Granada, CO 81041
(719) 734-5492
Granada, CO 81041
(719) 734-5492
Grades: 7-12
| 94 students
Rank: #22.
Lamar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Thunder Drive
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-3488
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-3488
Grades: 9-12
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Wiley Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 Ward Street
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Wiley, CO 81092
(719) 829-4806
Grades: 6-12
| 112 students
Rank: #44.
Holly School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 North 3rd Street
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6512
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6512
Grades: PK-12
| 273 students
Prowers County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 North Main
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6662
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6662
Grades: PK-6
| 173 students
206 North Third Street
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6512
Holly, CO 81047
(719) 537-6512
Grades: 7-8
| 38 students
200 North 10th St
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7741
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7741
Grades: 5-6
| 205 students
Project Acquire High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
411 East Elm
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-5740
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-5740
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Prowers County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Prowers County, CO include Granada Undivided High School, Lamar High School and Wiley Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Prowersunty?
4 public high schools are located in Prowersunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Prowersunty?
Prowersunty 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).
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