San Miguel County Schools & Education
San Miguel 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
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,556
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,447
School Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#4
of 63 counties by score
Education Data Brief: San Miguel County
Measured School Summary
San Miguel County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.0%.
Funding Context
San Miguel County spends $10,556 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 87% above the Colorado average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 42% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read San Miguel 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
67/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #4 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.
Completion
89.0%
5.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,556
$3,109 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
San Miguel 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 San Miguel 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
San Miguel 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
#4
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.
Telluride School District No. R-1
Elementary to high school visible
895 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Norwood School District No. R-2J
Other grade structure
189 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Telluride School District No. R-1 is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 San Miguel County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different San Miguel 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 San Miguel 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 Small-Scale Mountain Education System
San Miguel County supports a compact education network consisting of five public schools across two school districts. This infrastructure serves a total enrollment of 1,084 students with a mix of two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
Telluride Leads the Local District Mix
Telluride School District No. R-1 is the primary provider, educating 895 students across four schools. The county currently offers no charter schools, maintaining a traditional public school structure for its student population.
Rural Schools with an Intimate Feel
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a close-knit environment with an average school size of just 217 students. Telluride High School is the largest campus with 335 students, while Telluride Middle School serves the smallest cohort with 130 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in San Miguel County
Reported Enrollment
1,084
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in San Miguel County
Telluride School District No. R-1
Norwood School District No. R-2J
5 Public Schools in San Miguel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride High School | Record | Telluride School District No. R-1 | TELLURIDE, 81435Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 335 |
| Telluride Intermediate School | Record | Telluride School District No. R-1 | TELLURIDE, 81435Rural: Remote | 3–6 | Primary | 239 |
| Telluride Elementary School | Record | Telluride School District No. R-1 | TELLURIDE, 81435Rural: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 191 |
| Norwood Public Schools | Record | Norwood School District No. R-2J | NORWOOD, 81423Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 189 |
| Telluride Middle School | Record | Telluride School District No. R-1 | TELLURIDE, 81435Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 130 |
Telluride High School
Telluride School District No. R-1
TELLURIDE, 81435 / Rural: Remote
Telluride Intermediate School
Telluride School District No. R-1
TELLURIDE, 81435 / Rural: Remote
Telluride Elementary School
Telluride School District No. R-1
TELLURIDE, 81435 / Rural: Remote
Norwood Public Schools
Norwood School District No. R-2J
NORWOOD, 81423 / Rural: Remote
Telluride Middle School
Telluride School District No. R-1
TELLURIDE, 81435 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,556
State avg $7,447
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Schools in San Miguel County, Colorado — FAQ
What does the school system look like in San Miguel County, Colorado?
San Miguel County supports a compact education network consisting of five public schools across two school districts. This infrastructure serves a total enrollment of 1,084 students with a mix of two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
What are the major school districts in San Miguel County, Colorado?
Telluride School District No. R-1 is the primary provider, educating 895 students across four schools. The county currently offers no charter schools, maintaining a traditional public school structure for its student population.
What is the school experience like in San Miguel County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a close-knit environment with an average school size of just 217 students. Telluride High School is the largest campus with 335 students, while Telluride Middle School serves the smallest cohort with 130 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.