For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 496 students in Lincoln County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, CO are Karval Junior-senior High School, Limon Junior-senior High School and Genoa-hugo School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Lincoln County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Limon Junior-senior High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Karval Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16232 County Road 29
Karval, CO 80823
(719) 446-5311
Karval, CO 80823
(719) 446-5311
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Limon Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
874 F Avenue
Limon, CO 80828
(719) 775-2350
Limon, CO 80828
(719) 775-2350
Gr: 6-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Genoa-hugo School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 West 7th Street
Hugo, CO 80821
(719) 743-2428
Hugo, CO 80821
(719) 743-2428
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
47156 State Road 71
Limon, CO 80828
(719) 775-8620
Limon, CO 80828
(719) 775-8620
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students
16232 County Road 29
Karval, CO 80823
(719) 446-5313
Karval, CO 80823
(719) 446-5313
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, CO include Karval Junior-senior High School, Limon Junior-senior High School and Genoa-hugo School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincolnunty?
3 public high schools are located in Lincolnunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincolnunty?
Lincolnunty public high schools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Lincolnunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lincolnunty include: Limon Junior-senior High School vs. Genoa-hugo School, Genoa-hugo School vs. Limon Junior-senior High School
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