For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 230 students in Bent County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bent County, CO are Mcclave Undivided High School and Las Animas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bent County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Bent County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Bent County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Las Animas 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 38% 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 Bent County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcclave Undivided High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 Lincoln Street
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Las Animas High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Grove Avenue
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Bent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Grove Ave
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bent County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bent County, CO include Mcclave Undivided High School and Las Animas High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bentunty?
2 public high schools are located in Bentunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Bentunty?
Bentunty public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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