Rio Blanco County Schools & Education
Rio Blanco County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,601
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#6
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Rio Blanco County
Measured School Summary
Rio Blanco County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.2%.
Funding Context
At $7,601 per pupil, Rio Blanco County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 83% above the Colorado average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 10.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Rio Blanco 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
66/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #6 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
93.2%
10.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,601
$154 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
Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco 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
Rio Blanco 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
#6
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 30 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.
Meeker School District Re1
Elementary to high school visible
712 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Rangely School District RE4
Elementary and high visible
488 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Meeker School District Re1 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 Rio Blanco County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco 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.
Personalized Education in a Rural Setting
Rio Blanco County maintains a small, focused network of five public schools serving 1,200 total students. Two school districts manage this infrastructure, which consists of two elementary schools, two high schools, and one middle school.
Meeker and Rangely District Highlights
Meeker School District Re1 is the larger of the two districts, serving 712 students across three schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, as the two local districts provide all public educational services.
The Quiet Feel of Rural Schools
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a consistent and quiet learning environment. The average school size is 240 students, with Meeker Elementary being the largest at 324 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Rio Blanco County
Reported Enrollment
1,200
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Rio Blanco County
Meeker School District Re1
Rangely School District RE4
5 Public Schools in Rio Blanco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meeker Elementary School | Record | Meeker School District Re1 | MEEKER, 81641Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 324 |
| Rangely Junior/Senior High School | Record | Rangely School District RE4 | RANGELY, 81648Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 267 |
| Parkview Elementary School | Record | Rangely School District RE4 | RANGELY, 81648Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 221 |
| Meeker High School | Record | Meeker School District Re1 | MEEKER, 81641Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 220 |
| Barone Middle School | Record | Meeker School District Re1 | MEEKER, 81641Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 168 |
Meeker Elementary School
Meeker School District Re1
MEEKER, 81641 / Rural: Remote
Rangely Junior/Senior High School
Rangely School District RE4
RANGELY, 81648 / Rural: Remote
Parkview Elementary School
Rangely School District RE4
RANGELY, 81648 / Rural: Remote
Barone Middle School
Meeker School District Re1
MEEKER, 81641 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,601
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Rio Blanco County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Rio Blanco County, Colorado?
Rio Blanco County maintains a small, focused network of five public schools serving 1,200 total students. Two school districts manage this infrastructure, which consists of two elementary schools, two high schools, and one middle school.
What are the major school districts in Rio Blanco County, Colorado?
Meeker School District Re1 is the larger of the two districts, serving 712 students across three schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, as the two local districts provide all public educational services.
What is the school experience like in Rio Blanco County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a consistent and quiet learning environment. The average school size is 240 students, with Meeker Elementary being the largest at 324 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.