For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 684 students in Kit Carson County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kit Carson County, CO are Stratton Senior High School, Hi-plains School District R-23 and Bethune 51±¬ÁÏs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kit Carson County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Kit Carson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Kit Carson County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burlington High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Kit Carson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stratton Senior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
219 Illinois Avenue
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Hi-plains School District R-23
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Iowa Ave
Seibert, CO 80834
(970) 664-2616
Seibert, CO 80834
(970) 664-2616
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Bethune 51±¬ÁÏs
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 West 3rd
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Burlington High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 Mike Lounge Drive
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8455
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8455
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Flagler 51±¬ÁÏ
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Kit Carson County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
145 West 3rd
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Gr: 7-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1475 Second Ave
Vona, CO 80861
(970) 664-2636
Vona, CO 80861
(970) 664-2636
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kit Carson County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kit Carson County, CO include Stratton Senior High School, Hi-plains School District R-23 and Bethune 51±¬ÁÏs.
How many public high schools are located in Kit Carsonunty?
5 public high schools are located in Kit Carsonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Kit Carsonunty?
Kit Carsonunty public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kit Carsonunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kit Carsonunty include: Hi-plains School District R-23 vs. Flagler 51±¬ÁÏ, Flagler 51±¬ÁÏ vs. Hi-plains School District R-23, Hi-plains School District R-23 vs. Stratton Senior High School
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