Best 81424 Colorado Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 63 students in 81424, CO.
The top ranked public high school in 81424, CO is Nucla High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 81424 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 81424, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 81424 have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nucla 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81424, CO Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nucla High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 West 4th Street
Nucla, CO 81424
(970) 864-7350
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 81424, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 81424, CO include Nucla High School.
How many public high schools are located in 81424?
1 public high schools are located in 81424.
What is the racial composition of students in 81424?
81424 public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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