Routt County Schools & Education
Routt County, Colorado
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
67/100
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
$7,648
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#5
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Routt County
Measured School Summary
Routt County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.2%.
Funding Context
At $7,648 per pupil, Routt County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 85% above the Colorado average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 10.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Routt 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
15 public schools and 3 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
67/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #5 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
93.2%
10.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,648
$201 above the state average
School coverage
15
3 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
Routt County has 15 public schools across 3 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 Routt 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
Routt 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
#5
of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 31 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.
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2
Elementary to high school visible
2,664 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Hayden School District No. Re 1
Elementary to high school visible
454 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
South Routt School District No. Re 3
Elementary to high school visible
350 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 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 Routt County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Routt 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 Routt 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.
Diverse Schooling in a Mountain Community
Routt County supports 15 public schools and 3,619 students across three different districts. The infrastructure includes seven elementary schools and four high schools, providing ample capacity for the county's growing population.
Superior Graduation Rates for Mountain Students
A graduation rate of 93.2% puts Routt County well ahead of both state and national averages. The county spends $7,648 per pupil, slightly exceeding the state average to ensure high-quality classroom outcomes.
Steamboat Springs Leads the Way
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 is the largest, educating 2,664 students across seven schools. The county also offers school choice through two charter schools, which make up about 13% of the total school count.
A Blend of Town and Rural Learning
Ten of the county's schools are in rural settings, while five serve the more populated town areas. Steamboat Springs High School is the largest campus with 842 students, significantly larger than the county's 241-student average.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Routt County
Reported Enrollment
3,619
15 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
2
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Routt County
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2
Hayden School District No. Re 1
South Routt School District No. Re 3
15 Public Schools in Routt 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Springs High School | Record | Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 | STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, 80487Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 842 |
| Steamboat Springs Middle School | Record | Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 | STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, 80487Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 507 |
| Soda Creek Elementary School | Record | Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 | STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, 80487Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 402 |
| Sleeping Giant School | Record | Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 | STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, 80487Town: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 400 |
| Strawberry Park Elementary School | Record | Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 | STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, 80487Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 389 |
| Hayden Valley Elementary School | Record | Hayden School District No. Re 1 | HAYDEN, 81639Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 245 |
| Steamboat Montessori | Record | State Charter School Institute | STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, 80488Town: Remote | PK–6 | Charter | 151 |
| South Routt Elementary School | Record | South Routt School District No. Re 3 | YAMPA, 80483Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 143 |
| Hayden High School | Record | Hayden School District No. Re 1 | HAYDEN, 81639Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 115 |
| Soroco High School | Record | South Routt School District No. Re 3 | OAK CREEK, 80467Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 99 |
| Hayden Middle School | Record | Hayden School District No. Re 1 | HAYDEN, 81639Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 94 |
| North Routt Community Charter School | Record | Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 | CLARK, 80428Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Charter | 88 |
| Soroco Middle School | Record | South Routt School District No. Re 3 | OAK CREEK, 80467Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 72 |
| Soroco Preschool at Yampa | Record | South Routt School District No. Re 3 | OAK CREEK, 80467Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 36 |
| Yampa Valley High School | Record | Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 | STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, 80487Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 36 |
Steamboat Springs High School
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, 80487 / Town: Remote
Steamboat Springs Middle School
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, 80487 / Rural: Fringe
Soda Creek Elementary School
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, 80487 / Town: Remote
Sleeping Giant School
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, 80487 / Town: Remote
Strawberry Park Elementary School
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, 80487 / Rural: Fringe
Hayden Valley Elementary School
Hayden School District No. Re 1
HAYDEN, 81639 / Rural: Remote
Steamboat Montessori
State Charter School Institute
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, 80488 / Town: Remote
South Routt Elementary School
South Routt School District No. Re 3
YAMPA, 80483 / Rural: Remote
Hayden High School
Hayden School District No. Re 1
HAYDEN, 81639 / Rural: Remote
Soroco High School
South Routt School District No. Re 3
OAK CREEK, 80467 / Rural: Remote
Hayden Middle School
Hayden School District No. Re 1
HAYDEN, 81639 / Rural: Remote
North Routt Community Charter School
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2
CLARK, 80428 / Rural: Remote
Soroco Middle School
South Routt School District No. Re 3
OAK CREEK, 80467 / Rural: Remote
Soroco Preschool at Yampa
South Routt School District No. Re 3
OAK CREEK, 80467 / Rural: Remote
Yampa Valley High School
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, 80487 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,648
State avg $7,447
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Schools in Routt County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Routt County, Colorado?
Routt County supports 15 public schools and 3,619 students across three different districts. The infrastructure includes seven elementary schools and four high schools, providing ample capacity for the county's growing population.
How do schools in Routt County perform academically?
A graduation rate of 93.2% puts Routt County well ahead of both state and national averages. The county spends $7,648 per pupil, slightly exceeding the state average to ensure high-quality classroom outcomes.
What are the major school districts in Routt County, Colorado?
Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2 is the largest, educating 2,664 students across seven schools. The county also offers school choice through two charter schools, which make up about 13% of the total school count.
What is the school experience like in Routt County?
Ten of the county's schools are in rural settings, while five serve the more populated town areas. Steamboat Springs High School is the largest campus with 842 students, significantly larger than the county's 241-student average.
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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.