Archuleta County Schools & Education
Archuleta County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,578
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#15
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Archuleta County
Measured School Summary
Archuleta County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,578 per pupil, Archuleta County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 31% above the Colorado average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Archuleta County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
47/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #15 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
8.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,578
$869 below the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Archuleta County has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Archuleta County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Archuleta County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#15
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt
Elementary to high school visible
1,678 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Archuleta County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Archuleta County, Colorado
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Streamlined Rural Education System
Archuleta County operates a focused system of 5 public schools serving 1,678 students. All educational facilities fall under a single unified school district that covers the entire county.
Exceptional Graduation Rates and Efficiency
The county boasts a 92.0% graduation rate, significantly higher than the national 87.0% average and the state 83.1% mark. This high performance is achieved with a per-pupil expenditure of $6,578, which is below the state average.
Unified District with Charter Options
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt manages the local education landscape, including Pagosa Springs High. The county also hosts Pagosa Peak Open School, a charter institution serving 125 students.
Intimate Schools in a Mountain Setting
With four rural schools and one town school, the average campus size is just 336 students. Pagosa Springs Elementary is the largest school with 521 students, while the alternative San Juan Mountain School serves 46.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Archuleta County
Reported Enrollment
1,678
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
1
20% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Archuleta County
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt
5 Public Schools in Archuleta County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pagosa Springs Elementary School | Record | Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt | PAGOSA SPRINGS, 81147Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 521 |
| Pagosa Springs Middle School | Record | Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt | PAGOSA SPRINGS, 81147Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 511 |
| Pagosa Springs High School | Record | Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt | PAGOSA SPRINGS, 81147Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 475 |
| Pagosa Peak Open School | Record | Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt | PAGOSA SPRINGS, 81147Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Charter | 125 |
| San Juan Mountain School | Record | Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt | PAGOSA SPRINGS, 81147Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Alternative | 46 |
Pagosa Springs Elementary School
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt
PAGOSA SPRINGS, 81147 / Rural: Fringe
Pagosa Springs Middle School
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt
PAGOSA SPRINGS, 81147 / Town: Remote
Pagosa Springs High School
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt
PAGOSA SPRINGS, 81147 / Rural: Fringe
Pagosa Peak Open School
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt
PAGOSA SPRINGS, 81147 / Rural: Fringe
San Juan Mountain School
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt
PAGOSA SPRINGS, 81147 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,578
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Archuleta County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Archuleta County, Colorado?
Archuleta County operates a focused system of 5 public schools serving 1,678 students. All educational facilities fall under a single unified school district that covers the entire county.
How do schools in Archuleta County perform academically?
The county boasts a 92.0% graduation rate, significantly higher than the national 87.0% average and the state 83.1% mark. This high performance is achieved with a per-pupil expenditure of $6,578, which is below the state average.
What are the major school districts in Archuleta County, Colorado?
Archuleta County School District No. 50 Jt manages the local education landscape, including Pagosa Springs High. The county also hosts Pagosa Peak Open School, a charter institution serving 125 students.
What is the school experience like in Archuleta County?
With four rural schools and one town school, the average campus size is just 336 students. Pagosa Springs Elementary is the largest school with 521 students, while the alternative San Juan Mountain School serves 46.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.