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Sedgwick County Schools & Education

School Score

26/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

86.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

86.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 83.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,407

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,447

School Score

26/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 36/100

State Score Position

#43

of 63 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Sedgwick County

Measured School Summary

Sedgwick County faces educational challenges with a school score of 26/100 and a graduation rate of 86.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,407 per pupil, Sedgwick County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 28% below the Colorado average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Sedgwick 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

4 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

26/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #43 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.

Completion

86.0%

2.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,407

$1,040 below the state average

School coverage

4

2 districts 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

Sedgwick County has 4 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.

Parent decision brief

What Sedgwick 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

Sedgwick 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

#43

of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.

Julesburg School District No. Re1

Elementary and high visible

232 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Revere School District

Elementary and high visible

113 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Julesburg School District No. 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 Sedgwick County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sedgwick County district systems?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

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 Sedgwick 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.

Focused Education in the Plains

Sedgwick County operates a lean educational system with four total public schools managed by two districts. The county serves a small student body of 345 children through a balanced layout of two elementary and two high schools.

Julesburg and Revere Serve the Region

The Julesburg School District No. Re1 is the larger entity, overseeing three schools with 607 students. There are no charter schools in the county, with all students attending traditional district-run facilities.

Small Classes in a Rural Setting

Schooling here feels deeply personal, as all four campuses are rural with an average size of only 86 students. Julesburg Elementary is the largest school with 124 students, while Revere Junior-Senior High School provides a tiny, focused environment for its 53 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Sedgwick County

Reported Enrollment

345

4 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle0
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Sedgwick County

Julesburg School District No. Re1

3 schools
607 students

Revere School District

2 schools
113 students

4 Public Schools in Sedgwick 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 data

Level

Showing 4 of 4 matching schools

Julesburg Elementary School

Julesburg School District No. Re1

JULESBURG, 80737 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary124 students

Julesburg High School

Julesburg School District No. Re1

JULESBURG, 80737 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High108 students

Revere Elementary

Revere School District

ovid, 80744 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–6Primary60 students

Revere Junior-Senior High School

Revere School District

OVID, 80744 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High53 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,407

State avg $7,447

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Colorado counties have the highest graduation rates?
Pitkin County (97.0%), Rio Blanco County (93.2%), and Routt County (93.2%) currently lead Colorado among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Colorado?
Across Colorado counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,447. The highest current county values are Mineral County ($13,728), San Juan County ($13,639), and Hinsdale County ($13,446). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Sedgwick County?
Sedgwick County has a school score of 26/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Sedgwick County?
The high school graduation rate in Sedgwick County is 86.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Sedgwick County spend per student?
Sedgwick County spends $6,407 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Sedgwick County, Colorado — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Sedgwick County, Colorado?

Sedgwick County operates a lean educational system with four total public schools managed by two districts. The county serves a small student body of 345 children through a balanced layout of two elementary and two high schools.

What are the major school districts in Sedgwick County, Colorado?

The Julesburg School District No. Re1 is the larger entity, overseeing three schools with 607 students. There are no charter schools in the county, with all students attending traditional district-run facilities.

What is the school experience like in Sedgwick County?

Schooling here feels deeply personal, as all four campuses are rural with an average size of only 86 students. Julesburg Elementary is the largest school with 124 students, while Revere Junior-Senior High School provides a tiny, focused environment for its 53 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.