For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 496 students in San Miguel County, CO.
The top-ranked public high schools in San Miguel County, CO are Telluride High School and Norwood Public Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Miguel County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in San Miguel County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
San Miguel County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Telluride High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 San Miguel County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Telluride High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-4377
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-4377
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Norwood Public Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 West Summit Street
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Norwood, CO 81423
(970) 327-4336
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in San Miguel County, CO?
The top-ranked public high schools in San Miguel County, CO include Telluride High School and Norwood Public Schools.
How many public high schools are located in San Miguelunty?
2 public high schools are located in San Miguelunty.
What is the racial composition of students in San Miguelunty?
San Miguelunty public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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