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Mineral County Schools & Education

School Score

51/100

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

$13,728

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,447

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 36/100

State Score Position

#13

of 63 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Mineral County

Measured School Summary

Mineral County has midrange measured school signals (score: 51/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

With $13,728 per pupil, Mineral County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 42% above the Colorado average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 84% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Mineral 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

1 public school 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

51/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #13 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.

Completion

75.0%

8.1 pts below the state average

Funding context

$13,728

$6,281 above the state average

School coverage

1

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

Mineral County has 1 public school 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.

Parent decision brief

What Mineral 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

Mineral 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

#13

of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.

Creede School District

Other grade structure

86 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Creede School District is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. 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 Mineral County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

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 Mineral 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.

The Ultimate Small School Experience

Mineral County is home to just one public school, Creede School, which serves the entire county's student population. This PK-12 facility houses 86 students under a single school district.

Creede School District Spotlight

The Creede School District operates as a single-school entity for its 86 students. There are no charters in the county, as the community centralizes all resources into its primary K-12 campus.

An Intimate Rural Setting

Attending school here means being part of a single rural campus where the average school size is just 86 students. Every grade level interacts in one location, creating a unique, family-like educational environment.

School Overview

Total Schools

1

in Mineral County

Reported Enrollment

86

1 school reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other1

1 School District in Mineral County

Creede School District

1 school
86 students enrolled

1 Public School in Mineral 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 1 of 1 matching schools

Creede School

Creede School District

CREEDE, 81130 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other86 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$13,728

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 Mineral County?
Mineral County has a school score of 51/100, 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 Mineral County?
The high school graduation rate in Mineral County is 75.0%, 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 Mineral County spend per student?
Mineral County spends $13,728 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 Mineral County, Colorado — FAQ

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

Mineral County is home to just one public school, Creede School, which serves the entire county's student population. This PK-12 facility houses 86 students under a single school district.

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

The Creede School District operates as a single-school entity for its 86 students. There are no charters in the county, as the community centralizes all resources into its primary K-12 campus.

What is the school experience like in Mineral County?

Attending school here means being part of a single rural campus where the average school size is just 86 students. Every grade level interacts in one location, creating a unique, family-like educational environment.

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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.