For the 2024 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, Yuma High School and Wray 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 27% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Yuma County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Yuma County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yuma 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Yuma County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty School
Vocational 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
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Yuma High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 South Albany
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-5488
Yuma, CO 80759
(970) 848-5488
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Wray Junior Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30160 County Road 35
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-5764
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-5764
Grades: 7-12
| 321 students
Rank: #44.
Idalia Junior-senior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26845 County Road 9.2
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Idalia, CO 80735
(970) 354-7298
Grades: 7-12
| 91 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, Yuma High School and Wray Junior Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Yuma County, CO?
4 public high schools are located in Yuma County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Yuma County, CO?
Yuma County, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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