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Grand County Schools & Education

School Score

42/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

86.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

86.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 83.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,705

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,447

School Score

42/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 36/100

State Score Position

#20

of 63 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Grand County

Measured School Summary

Grand County performs at an average level with a school score of 42/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,705 per pupil, Grand County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 18% above the Colorado average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Grand 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

6 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

42/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #20 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.

Completion

86.0%

2.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,705

$258 above the state average

School coverage

6

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

Grand County has 6 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.

Parent decision brief

What Grand 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

Grand 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

#20

of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.

East Grand School District No. 2

Elementary to high school visible

1,283 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

West Grand School District No. 1

Elementary and high visible

391 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

East Grand School District No. 2 is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Grand County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Grand County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

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 Grand 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.

Grand County's Mountain Education Infrastructure

Grand County supports a modest but vital network of 6 public schools across two distinct districts. The system serves 1,674 total students, providing three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.

Spotlight on East Grand District

East Grand School District No. 2 dominates the local landscape, managing 4 schools and 1,283 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a traditional public school approach for families.

Rural Schooling with Personal Attention

The educational experience here is intimate and rural, with an average school size of 279 students. Middle Park High School is the largest campus with 406 students, while Fraser Valley Elementary offers a smaller setting for 256 youngsters.

School Overview

Total Schools

6

in Grand County

Reported Enrollment

1,674

6 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3
Middle1
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Grand County

East Grand School District No. 2

4 schools
1,283 students

West Grand School District No. 1

2 schools
391 students

6 Public Schools in Grand 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 data

Level

Showing 6 of 6 matching schools

Middle Park High School

East Grand School District No. 2

GRANBY, 80446 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High406 students

Granby Elementary School

East Grand School District No. 2

GRANBY, 80446 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary331 students

East Grand Middle School

East Grand School District No. 2

GRANBY, 80446 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle290 students

West Grand Elementary and Middle School

West Grand School District No. 1

KREMMLING, 80459 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary279 students

Fraser Valley Elementary School

East Grand School District No. 2

FRASER, 80442 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary256 students

West Grand High School

West Grand School District No. 1

KREMMLING, 80459 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High112 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,705

State avg $7,447

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Colorado counties have the highest graduation rates?
Pitkin County (97.0%), Rio Blanco County (93.2%), and Routt County (93.2%) currently lead Colorado among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Colorado?
Across Colorado counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,447. The highest current county values are Mineral County ($13,728), San Juan County ($13,639), and Hinsdale County ($13,446). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Grand County?
Grand County has a school score of 42/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Grand County?
The high school graduation rate in Grand County is 86.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Grand County spend per student?
Grand County spends $7,705 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Grand County, Colorado — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Grand County, Colorado?

Grand County supports a modest but vital network of 6 public schools across two distinct districts. The system serves 1,674 total students, providing three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.

What are the major school districts in Grand County, Colorado?

East Grand School District No. 2 dominates the local landscape, managing 4 schools and 1,283 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a traditional public school approach for families.

What is the school experience like in Grand County?

The educational experience here is intimate and rural, with an average school size of 279 students. Middle Park High School is the largest campus with 406 students, while Fraser Valley Elementary offers a smaller setting for 256 youngsters.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.