For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 496 students in San Miguel County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in San Miguel County, CO are Telluride High School and Norwood Public Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Miguel County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in San Miguel County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public high schools.
San Miguel County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Telluride High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 San Miguel County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Telluride High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
725 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-4377
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-4377
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Norwood Public Schools
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 West Summit Street
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Grades: PK-12
| 193 students
San Miguel County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Drawer 160
Egnar, CO 81325
(970) 677-2560
Egnar, CO 81325
(970) 677-2560
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
1225 West Summit Street
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in San Miguel County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in San Miguel County, CO include Telluride High School and Norwood Public Schools.
How many public high schools are located in San Miguelunty?
2 public high schools are located in San Miguelunty.
What is the racial composition of students in San Miguelunty?
San Miguelunty public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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