For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 120 students in Cheyenne County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cheyenne County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cheyenne County, CO include Cheyenne Wells Junior/high School and Kit Carson Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cheyenneunty?
2 public middle schools are located in Cheyenneunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenneunty?
Cheyenneunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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