For the 2025 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 Stratton Middle School, Flagler Public School and Hi-plains School District R-23. 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 29%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stratton Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
219 Illinois Avenue
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5369
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Flagler Public School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Grades: PK-12
| 175 students
Rank: #33.
Hi-plains School District R-23
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Iowa Ave
Seibert, CO 80834
(970) 664-2616
Seibert, CO 80834
(970) 664-2616
Grades: PK-12
| 117 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 5-8
| 216 students
Rank: #55.
Bethune Public Schools
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 West 3rd
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Grades: PK-12
| 110 students
Kit Carson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
145 West 3rd
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Grades: PK-6
| 71 students
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Grades: PK-6
| 117 students
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Grades: 7-8
| 23 students
1475 Second Ave
Vona, CO 80861
(970) 664-2636
Vona, CO 80861
(970) 664-2636
Grades: PK-6
| 59 students
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 Stratton Middle School, Flagler Public School and Hi-plains School District R-23.
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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