For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 486 students in Rio Blanco County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Rio Blanco County, CO are Meeker High School and Rangely Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Blanco County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Rio Blanco County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Rio Blanco County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Meeker High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rio Blanco County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meeker High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 School Street
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9070
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9070
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Rangely Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
234 Panther Way
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2253
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2253
Grades: 6-12
| 261 students
Rio Blanco County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
550 River Rd
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-5021
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-5021
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rio Blanco County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Rio Blanco County, CO include Meeker High School and Rangely Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rio Blancounty?
2 public high schools are located in Rio Blancounty.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Blancounty?
Rio Blancounty public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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