For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 434 students in Rio Blanco County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rio Blanco County, CO are Barone Middle School and Rangely Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Blanco County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Rio Blanco County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rio Blanco County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barone Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Bob Tucker Drive
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9060
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9060
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Rangely Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
234 Panther Way
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2253
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2253
Gr: 6-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rio Blanco County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rio Blanco County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rio Blanco County, CO include Barone Middle School and Rangely Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rio Blancounty?
2 public middle schools are located in Rio Blancounty.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Blancounty?
Rio Blancounty public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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