For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,633 students in Fremont County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fremont County, CO are Canon City High School, Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School and Florence Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fremont County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Fremont County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Fremont County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canon City High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fremont County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canon City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1313 College
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5870
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5870
Gr: 9-12 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Florence Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2006 State Highway 67
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6414
Gr: 7-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fremont County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fremont County, CO include Canon City High School, Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School and Florence Jr./sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fremontunty?
3 public high schools are located in Fremontunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Fremontunty?
Fremontunty public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fremontunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fremontunty include: Florence Jr./sr. High School vs. Canon City High School, Canon City High School vs. Florence Jr./sr. High School, Cotopaxi Junior-senior High School vs. Canon City High School
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