For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 120 students in Cheyenne County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cheyenne County, CO are Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School and Kit Carson Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheyenne County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public high schools.
Cheyenne County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Cheyenne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 West 4th North
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5612
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5612
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Kit Carson Junior-senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 5th Avenue
Kit Carson, CO 80825
(719) 962-3219
Kit Carson, CO 80825
(719) 962-3219
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Cheyenne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
395 North 5th West
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5656
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5656
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cheyenne County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cheyenne County, CO include Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School and Kit Carson Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cheyenneunty?
2 public high schools are located in Cheyenneunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenneunty?
Cheyenneunty public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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