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Best Huerfano County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 274 students in Huerfano County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Huerfano County, CO are La Veta Junior-senior High School and Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huerfano County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Huerfano County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Huerfano County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Huerfano County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Veta Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
355 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Gr: 7-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Huerfano County, CO

Huerfano County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Huerfano County Opportunity And Enrichment School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
611 West Seventh St
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Washington Intermediate School (Closed 2009)
201 E Fifth Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Gr: 4-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Huerfano County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Huerfano County, CO include La Veta Junior-senior High School and Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Huerfanounty?
2 public high schools are located in Huerfanounty.
What is the racial composition of students in Huerfanounty?
Huerfanounty public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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