Clear Creek County Schools & Education
Clear Creek County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,287
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#31
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clear Creek County
Measured School Summary
Clear Creek County faces educational challenges with a school score of 33/100 and a graduation rate of 84.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,287 per pupil, Clear Creek County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% below the Colorado average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Clear Creek 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
33/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #31 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
84.0%
0.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,287
$160 below the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek 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
Clear Creek 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
#31
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below 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.
Clear Creek School District No. Re-1
Elementary to high school visible
680 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 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 Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek 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.
Centralized Learning in the Mountains
Clear Creek County supports five public schools under a single unified school district. The system serves 680 students across three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This mountain community also offers school choice through one local charter school, which represents 20% of the county's educational options.
Clear Creek School District No. Re-1
As the sole provider for the region, Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 manages all 680 students across its five facilities. The district includes the Georgetown Community School, a charter elementary serving 94 students. This structure ensures a unified educational vision for families throughout the county.
Rugged Settings with Small Classes
The entire school system operates in rural locales, reflecting the county’s mountainous geography. The average school size is 136 students, providing a scale that balances social opportunities with personal attention. Clear Creek High School is the largest hub with 209 students, while Georgetown Community School is the smallest with 94.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Clear Creek County
Reported Enrollment
680
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
1
20% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Clear Creek County
Clear Creek School District No. Re-1
5 Public Schools in Clear Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek High School | Record | Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 | EVERGREEN, 80439Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 209 |
| Carlson Elementary School | Record | Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 | IDAHO SPRINGS, 80452Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 145 |
| King-Murphy Elementary School | Record | Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 | EVERGREEN, 80439Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 136 |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Record | Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 | EVERGREEN, 80439Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 96 |
| Georgetown Community School | Record | Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 | GEORGETOWN, 80444Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Charter | 94 |
Clear Creek High School
Clear Creek School District No. Re-1
EVERGREEN, 80439 / Rural: Distant
Carlson Elementary School
Clear Creek School District No. Re-1
IDAHO SPRINGS, 80452 / Rural: Distant
King-Murphy Elementary School
Clear Creek School District No. Re-1
EVERGREEN, 80439 / Rural: Distant
Clear Creek Middle School
Clear Creek School District No. Re-1
EVERGREEN, 80439 / Rural: Distant
Georgetown Community School
Clear Creek School District No. Re-1
GEORGETOWN, 80444 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,287
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Clear Creek County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clear Creek County, Colorado?
Clear Creek County supports five public schools under a single unified school district. The system serves 680 students across three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This mountain community also offers school choice through one local charter school, which represents 20% of the county's educational options.
What are the major school districts in Clear Creek County, Colorado?
As the sole provider for the region, Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 manages all 680 students across its five facilities. The district includes the Georgetown Community School, a charter elementary serving 94 students. This structure ensures a unified educational vision for families throughout the county.
What is the school experience like in Clear Creek County?
The entire school system operates in rural locales, reflecting the county’s mountainous geography. The average school size is 136 students, providing a scale that balances social opportunities with personal attention. Clear Creek High School is the largest hub with 209 students, while Georgetown Community School is the smallest with 94.
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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.