Prowers County Schools & Education
Prowers County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,158
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#16
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Prowers County
Measured School Summary
Prowers County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.9%.
Funding Context
At $6,158 per pupil, Prowers County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 28% above the Colorado average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 9.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Prowers 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
11 public schools and 4 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
46/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #16 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
92.9%
9.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,158
$1,289 below the state average
School coverage
11
4 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
Prowers County has 11 public schools across 4 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 Prowers 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.
Mixed school landscape
Prowers County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#16
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
Lamar School District No. Re-2
Elementary to high school visible
1,522 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Holly School District No. Re-3
Other grade structure
273 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Wiley School District No. Re-13 Jt
Elementary and high visible
266 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Granada School District No. Re-1
Elementary and high visible
213 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Lamar School District No. Re-2 is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Prowers County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Prowers County district systems?
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 Prowers 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.
Educational Hub of the High Plains
Prowers County maintains 11 public schools managed by four distinct school districts, serving a total of 2,274 students. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring five elementary schools, three high schools, and one middle school to support its rural communities.
Strong Outcomes Despite Lean Spending
The county achieves a 92.9% graduation rate, which is nearly 10 points higher than the state average. This success comes despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $6,158, which sits below both state and national funding benchmarks.
Lamar Districts Lead the Regional Network
Lamar School District No. Re-2 is the largest in the county, overseeing six schools and 1,522 students. The county also offers school choice through a single charter school, making up roughly 9% of the local school inventory.
Intimate Schools Across Rural Landscapes
Education here feels personal, with schools split between six rural and five town locales and an average size of 207 students. Lamar High School is the largest institution with 445 students, while many elementary schools offer even smaller, tight-knit classrooms.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Prowers County
Reported Enrollment
2,274
11 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
1
9% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Prowers County
Lamar School District No. Re-2
Holly School District No. Re-3
Wiley School District No. Re-13 Jt
Granada School District No. Re-1
11 Public Schools in Prowers 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 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar High School | Record | Lamar School District No. Re-2 | LAMAR, 81052Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 445 |
| Lamar Middle School | Record | Lamar School District No. Re-2 | LAMAR, 81052Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 325 |
| Holly School | Record | Holly School District No. Re-3 | HOLLY, 81047Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 273 |
| Washington Elementary School | Record | Lamar School District No. Re-2 | LAMAR, 81052Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 263 |
| Parkview Elementary School | Record | Lamar School District No. Re-2 | LAMAR, 81052Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 233 |
| Wiley Elementary School | Record | Wiley School District No. Re-13 Jt | WILEY, 81092Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 154 |
| Alta Vista Charter School | Record | Lamar School District No. Re-2 | LAMAR, 81052Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Charter | 131 |
| Melvin Hendrickson Development Center | Record | Lamar School District No. Re-2 | LAMAR, 81052Town: Remote | PK | Other | 125 |
| Granada Elementary School | Record | Granada School District No. Re-1 | GRANADA, 81041Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 119 |
| Wiley Junior-Senior High School | Record | Wiley School District No. Re-13 Jt | WILEY, 81092Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 112 |
| Granada Undivided High School | Record | Granada School District No. Re-1 | GRANADA, 81041Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 94 |
Lamar High School
Lamar School District No. Re-2
LAMAR, 81052 / Town: Remote
Lamar Middle School
Lamar School District No. Re-2
LAMAR, 81052 / Town: Remote
Washington Elementary School
Lamar School District No. Re-2
LAMAR, 81052 / Town: Remote
Parkview Elementary School
Lamar School District No. Re-2
LAMAR, 81052 / Town: Remote
Wiley Elementary School
Wiley School District No. Re-13 Jt
WILEY, 81092 / Rural: Distant
Alta Vista Charter School
Lamar School District No. Re-2
LAMAR, 81052 / Rural: Fringe
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center
Lamar School District No. Re-2
LAMAR, 81052 / Town: Remote
Granada Elementary School
Granada School District No. Re-1
GRANADA, 81041 / Rural: Remote
Wiley Junior-Senior High School
Wiley School District No. Re-13 Jt
WILEY, 81092 / Rural: Distant
Granada Undivided High School
Granada School District No. Re-1
GRANADA, 81041 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,158
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Prowers County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Prowers County, Colorado?
Prowers County maintains 11 public schools managed by four distinct school districts, serving a total of 2,274 students. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring five elementary schools, three high schools, and one middle school to support its rural communities.
How do schools in Prowers County perform academically?
The county achieves a 92.9% graduation rate, which is nearly 10 points higher than the state average. This success comes despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $6,158, which sits below both state and national funding benchmarks.
What are the major school districts in Prowers County, Colorado?
Lamar School District No. Re-2 is the largest in the county, overseeing six schools and 1,522 students. The county also offers school choice through a single charter school, making up roughly 9% of the local school inventory.
What is the school experience like in Prowers County?
Education here feels personal, with schools split between six rural and five town locales and an average size of 207 students. Lamar High School is the largest institution with 445 students, while many elementary schools offer even smaller, tight-knit classrooms.
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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.