For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 839 students in Rifle, CO.
The top ranked public high school in Rifle, CO is Rifle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rifle, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Rifle have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Rifle, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rifle High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rifle, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rifle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Prefontaine Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7725
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7725
Grades: 9-12
| 839 students
Rifle, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
703 Railroad Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Grades: 6-12
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rifle, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Rifle, CO include Rifle High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rifle?
1 public high schools are located in Rifle.
What is the racial composition of students in Rifle?
Rifle public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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