For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 434 students in Rio Blanco County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rio Blanco County, CO are Barone Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Rio Blanco County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rio Blanco County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barone Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Bob Tucker Drive
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9060
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9060
Grades: 6-8
| 173 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 middle schools in Rio Blanco County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rio Blanco County, CO include Barone Middle School and Rangely Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rio Blancounty?
2 public middle schools are located in Rio Blancounty.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Blancounty?
Rio Blancounty public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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