For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 127 students in Dolores County, CO.
The top ranked public high school in Dolores County, CO is Dove Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dolores County, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Dolores County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Dolores County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dove Creek High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Dolores County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dove Creek High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 North Main Street
Dove Creek, CO 81324
(970) 677-2237
Dove Creek, CO 81324
(970) 677-2237
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
Dolores County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 South Glasgow Avenue
Rico, CO 81332
(970) 967-3450
Rico, CO 81332
(970) 967-3450
Grades: PK-6
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dolores County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Dolores County, CO include Dove Creek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Doloresunty?
1 public high schools are located in Doloresunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Doloresunty?
Doloresunty public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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