For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 728 students in Yuma County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Yuma County, CO are Liberty School, Wray Junior Senior High School and Idalia Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuma County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Yuma County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Yuma 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 Wray Junior Senior 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 38% 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 Yuma County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9332 Highway 36
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Grades: PK-12
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Wray Junior Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30160 County Road 35
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-5764
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-5764
Grades: 7-12
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Idalia Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26845 County Road 9.2
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Rank: #44.
Yuma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 South Albany
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-5488
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-5488
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
Yuma County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
620 West 7th
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-4723
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-4723
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
26845 County Road 9.2
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
9332 Highway 36
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Grades: PK-5
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Yuma County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Yuma County, CO include Liberty School, Wray Junior Senior High School and Idalia Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Yumaunty?
4 public high schools are located in Yumaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Yumaunty?
Yumaunty public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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