For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 174 students in Bent County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bent County, CO are Mcclave Undivided High School and Las Animas Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bent County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Bent County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bent County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcclave Undivided High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 Lincoln Street
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Las Animas Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1021 2nd Street
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Gr: 7-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Bent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Grove Ave
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bent County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bent County, CO include Mcclave Undivided High School and Las Animas Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bentunty?
2 public middle schools are located in Bentunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Bentunty?
Bentunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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