For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 684 students in Kit Carson County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Kit Carson County, CO are Stratton Senior High School, Flagler Public School and Hi-plains School District R-23. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kit Carson County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Kit Carson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Kit Carson County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burlington High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Kit Carson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stratton Senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
219 Illinois Avenue
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Flagler Public School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Grades: PK-12
| 175 students
Rank: #33.
Hi-plains School District R-23
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Iowa Ave
Seibert, CO 80834
(970) 664-2616
Seibert, CO 80834
(970) 664-2616
Grades: PK-12
| 117 students
Rank: #44.
Burlington High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 Mike Lounge Drive
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8455
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8455
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #55.
Bethune Public Schools
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 West 3rd
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Grades: PK-12
| 110 students
Kit Carson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
145 West 3rd
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Grades: PK-6
| 71 students
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Grades: PK-6
| 117 students
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Grades: 7-8
| 23 students
1475 Second Ave
Vona, CO 80861
(970) 664-2636
Vona, CO 80861
(970) 664-2636
Grades: PK-6
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kit Carson County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Kit Carson County, CO include Stratton Senior High School, Flagler Public School and Hi-plains School District R-23.
How many public high schools are located in Kit Carsonunty?
5 public high schools are located in Kit Carsonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Kit Carsonunty?
Kit Carsonunty public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kit Carsonunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kit Carsonunty include: Hi-plains School District R-23 vs. Flagler Public School, Flagler Public School vs. Hi-plains School District R-23, Hi-plains School District R-23 vs. Stratton Senior High School
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