Best Gunnison County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 801 students in Gunnison County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gunnison County, CO are Crested Butte Secondary School and Gunnison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gunnison County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Gunnison County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public high schools.
Gunnison County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crested Butte Secondary School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Gunnison County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crested Butte Secondary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
818 Red Lady Avenue
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 641-7720
Gr: 6-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Gunnison High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 West Ohio
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gunnison County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gunnison County, CO include Crested Butte Secondary School and Gunnison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gunnisonunty?
2 public high schools are located in Gunnisonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Gunnisonunty?
Gunnisonunty public high schools minority enrollment is 21% 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 Gunnisonunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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