Cheyenne County Schools & Education
Cheyenne County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,741
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#14
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cheyenne County
Measured School Summary
Cheyenne County has midrange measured school signals (score: 49/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Cheyenne County spends $11,741 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 36% above the Colorado average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 58% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Cheyenne 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
4 public schools and 2 districts 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #14 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
75.0%
8.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$11,741
$4,294 above the state average
School coverage
4
2 districts 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
Cheyenne County has 4 public schools across 2 districts, 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 Cheyenne 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
Cheyenne 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
#14
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.
Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5
Elementary and high visible
178 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Kit Carson School District No. R-1
Elementary and high visible
100 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Cheyenne County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cheyenne County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Cheyenne 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.
A Small but Essential Rural Network
Cheyenne County operates a compact education infrastructure with just four public schools serving 278 total students. Two distinct school districts manage these facilities, which include two elementary and two high schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, focusing resources on traditional district-led education.
Two Focused Districts Serve the Plains
Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 is the largest in the area, overseeing two schools and 178 students. Kit Carson School District No. R-1 provides a more intimate setting, managing 100 students across its two schools. Both districts are 100% traditional public schools with no charter presence.
Intimate Rural Learning Environments
Every school in Cheyenne County is classified as rural, creating a close-knit community feel for all 278 students. With an average school size of only 70 students, learners receive significant individual attention. Cheyenne Wells Elementary is the largest campus with 110 students, while Kit Carson Elementary serves as the smallest with just 48.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Cheyenne County
Reported Enrollment
278
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5
Kit Carson School District No. R-1
4 Public Schools in Cheyenne 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Wells Elementary School | Record | Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 | CHEYENNE WELLS, 80810Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 110 |
| Cheyenne Wells Junior/High School | Record | Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 | CHEYENNE WELLS, 80810Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 68 |
| Kit Carson Junior-Senior High School | Record | Kit Carson School District No. R-1 | KIT CARSON, 80825Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 52 |
| Kit Carson Elementary School | Record | Kit Carson School District No. R-1 | KIT CARSON, 80825Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 48 |
Cheyenne Wells Elementary School
Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5
CHEYENNE WELLS, 80810 / Rural: Remote
Cheyenne Wells Junior/High School
Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5
CHEYENNE WELLS, 80810 / Rural: Remote
Kit Carson Junior-Senior High School
Kit Carson School District No. R-1
KIT CARSON, 80825 / Rural: Remote
Kit Carson Elementary School
Kit Carson School District No. R-1
KIT CARSON, 80825 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,741
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Cheyenne County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cheyenne County, Colorado?
Cheyenne County operates a compact education infrastructure with just four public schools serving 278 total students. Two distinct school districts manage these facilities, which include two elementary and two high schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, focusing resources on traditional district-led education.
What are the major school districts in Cheyenne County, Colorado?
Cheyenne County School District No. Re-5 is the largest in the area, overseeing two schools and 178 students. Kit Carson School District No. R-1 provides a more intimate setting, managing 100 students across its two schools. Both districts are 100% traditional public schools with no charter presence.
What is the school experience like in Cheyenne County?
Every school in Cheyenne County is classified as rural, creating a close-knit community feel for all 278 students. With an average school size of only 70 students, learners receive significant individual attention. Cheyenne Wells Elementary is the largest campus with 110 students, while Kit Carson Elementary serves as the smallest with just 48.
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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.