Huerfano County Schools & Education
Huerfano County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,008
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#7
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Huerfano County
Measured School Summary
Huerfano County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Huerfano County spends $8,008 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 59% above the Colorado average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Huerfano 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 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
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #7 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
6.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,008
$561 above the state average
School coverage
5
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
Huerfano County has 5 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 Huerfano 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
Huerfano 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
#7
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 21 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.
Huerfano School District Re-1
Elementary and high visible
491 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
La Veta School District Re-2
Elementary and high visible
238 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Huerfano School District Re-1 is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Huerfano County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Huerfano County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Huerfano 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.
Growing Minds in Huerfano County
Huerfano County supports 729 students across 5 public schools and two distinct districts. The education network includes three elementary schools and two high schools, serving a mix of rural and town communities.
District Variety and Charter Options
Huerfano School District Re-1 is the largest, serving 491 students across 3 schools. One of these is the Gardner Valley School, a charter that represents 20% of the county's total school offerings.
Balanced Town and Country Settings
Schools range from town centers to rural outposts, with an average enrollment of just 146 students per school. Peakview School is the largest with 244 students, while the Gardner Valley charter offers a smaller environment with 76 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Huerfano County
Reported Enrollment
729
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
20% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Huerfano County
Huerfano School District Re-1
La Veta School District Re-2
5 Public Schools in Huerfano 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peakview School | Record | Huerfano School District Re-1 | WALSENBURG, 81089Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 244 |
| John Mall Jr/Sr High School | Record | Huerfano School District Re-1 | WALSENBURG, 81089Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 171 |
| La Veta Junior-Senior High School | Record | La Veta School District Re-2 | LA VETA, 81055Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 121 |
| La Veta Elementary School | Record | La Veta School District Re-2 | LA VETA, 81055Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 117 |
| Gardner Valley School | Record | Huerfano School District Re-1 | GARDNER, 81040Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Charter | 76 |
Peakview School
Huerfano School District Re-1
WALSENBURG, 81089 / Town: Remote
John Mall Jr/Sr High School
Huerfano School District Re-1
WALSENBURG, 81089 / Town: Remote
La Veta Junior-Senior High School
La Veta School District Re-2
LA VETA, 81055 / Rural: Remote
La Veta Elementary School
La Veta School District Re-2
LA VETA, 81055 / Rural: Remote
Gardner Valley School
Huerfano School District Re-1
GARDNER, 81040 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,008
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Huerfano County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Huerfano County, Colorado?
Huerfano County supports 729 students across 5 public schools and two distinct districts. The education network includes three elementary schools and two high schools, serving a mix of rural and town communities.
What are the major school districts in Huerfano County, Colorado?
Huerfano School District Re-1 is the largest, serving 491 students across 3 schools. One of these is the Gardner Valley School, a charter that represents 20% of the county's total school offerings.
What is the school experience like in Huerfano County?
Schools range from town centers to rural outposts, with an average enrollment of just 146 students per school. Peakview School is the largest with 244 students, while the Gardner Valley charter offers a smaller environment with 76 students.
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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.