For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 670 students in Kit Carson County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kit Carson County, CO are Hi-plains School District R-23, Bethune Public Schools and Stratton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kit Carson County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Kit Carson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Kit Carson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Bethune Public Schools
(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: #33.
Stratton Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
219 Illinois Avenue
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Flagler Public School
(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%
Rank: #55.
Burlington Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Rose Avenue
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-5440
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-5440
Gr: 5-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Kit Carson County Public Schools (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 middle schools in Kit Carson County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kit Carson County, CO include Hi-plains School District R-23, Bethune Public Schools and Stratton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kit Carsonunty?
5 public middle schools are located in Kit Carsonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Kit Carsonunty?
Kit Carsonunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kit Carsonunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kit Carsonunty include: Hi-plains School District R-23 vs. Flagler Public School, Flagler Public School vs. Hi-plains School District R-23
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