Moffat County Schools & Education
Moffat County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
9/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
72.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
72.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,091
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
9/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#58
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Moffat County
Measured School Summary
Moffat County faces educational challenges with a school score of 9/100 and a graduation rate of 72.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,091 per pupil, Moffat County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 75% below the Colorado average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 11.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Moffat 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
7 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
9/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #58 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
72.0%
11.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,091
$1,356 below the state average
School coverage
7
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
Moffat County has 7 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 Moffat 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
Moffat 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
#58
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 27 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.
Moffat County School District RE: No. 1
Elementary to high school visible
2,092 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Moffat County School District RE: No. 1 is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Moffat 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?
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 Moffat 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 Consolidated Educational Infrastructure
Moffat County operates 7 public schools, including four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This entire network serves a total of 2,092 students under the management of a single unified school district.
Closing the Gap in Graduation Rates
The county's graduation rate sits at 72.0%, trailing both the Colorado average of 83.1% and the national benchmark of 87.0%. With a per-pupil expenditure of $6,091, the county spends significantly less than the national average of $13,000 per student.
Focus on Moffat County School District RE: No. 1
Moffat County School District RE: No. 1 manages all 2,092 students across its 7 campuses. The county currently offers no charter school options, focusing all resources on its traditional public school system.
Town-Centered Schools with a Local Feel
Six of the county's schools are located in town settings, while one remains rural. Moffat County High School is the largest campus with 560 students, contributing to an average school size of 299 students across the county.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Moffat County
Reported Enrollment
2,092
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Moffat County
Moffat County School District RE: No. 1
7 Public Schools in Moffat 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moffat County High School | Record | Moffat County School District RE: No. 1 | CRAIG, 81625Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 560 |
| Craig Middle School | Record | Moffat County School District RE: No. 1 | CRAIG, 81625Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 464 |
| Sandrock Elementary | Record | Moffat County School District RE: No. 1 | CRAIG, 81625Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 325 |
| Sunset Elementary School | Record | Moffat County School District RE: No. 1 | CRAIG, 81625Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 301 |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Record | Moffat County School District RE: No. 1 | CRAIG, 81625Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 276 |
| Early Childhood Center | Record | Moffat County School District RE: No. 1 | CRAIG, 81625Town: Remote | PK | Other | 150 |
| Maybell School | Record | Moffat County School District RE: No. 1 | MAYBELL, 81640Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 16 |
Moffat County High School
Moffat County School District RE: No. 1
CRAIG, 81625 / Town: Remote
Craig Middle School
Moffat County School District RE: No. 1
CRAIG, 81625 / Town: Remote
Sandrock Elementary
Moffat County School District RE: No. 1
CRAIG, 81625 / Town: Remote
Sunset Elementary School
Moffat County School District RE: No. 1
CRAIG, 81625 / Town: Remote
Ridgeview Elementary School
Moffat County School District RE: No. 1
CRAIG, 81625 / Town: Remote
Early Childhood Center
Moffat County School District RE: No. 1
CRAIG, 81625 / Town: Remote
Maybell School
Moffat County School District RE: No. 1
MAYBELL, 81640 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,091
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Moffat County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Moffat County, Colorado?
Moffat County operates 7 public schools, including four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This entire network serves a total of 2,092 students under the management of a single unified school district.
How do schools in Moffat County perform academically?
The county's graduation rate sits at 72.0%, trailing both the Colorado average of 83.1% and the national benchmark of 87.0%. With a per-pupil expenditure of $6,091, the county spends significantly less than the national average of $13,000 per student.
What are the major school districts in Moffat County, Colorado?
Moffat County School District RE: No. 1 manages all 2,092 students across its 7 campuses. The county currently offers no charter school options, focusing all resources on its traditional public school system.
What is the school experience like in Moffat County?
Six of the county's schools are located in town settings, while one remains rural. Moffat County High School is the largest campus with 560 students, contributing to an average school size of 299 students across the county.
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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.