For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 360 students in Huerfano County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Huerfano County, CO are La Veta Junior-senior High School, Gardner Valley 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Huerfano County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Huerfano County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Veta Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3662
Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Gardner Valley School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25421 Highway 69
Gardner, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
Gardner, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Huerfano County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Huerfano County, CO include La Veta Junior-senior High School, Gardner Valley School and Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Huerfanounty?
3 public middle schools are located in Huerfanounty.
What is the racial composition of students in Huerfanounty?
Huerfanounty public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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