For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 174 students in Bent County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bent County, CO are Mcclave Undivided High School and Las Animas Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bent County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Bent County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bent County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcclave Undivided High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Lincoln Street
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
Rank: #22.
Las Animas Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1021 2nd Street
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Grades: 7-8
| 70 students
Bent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Grove Ave
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0211
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bent County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bent County, CO include Mcclave Undivided High School and Las Animas Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bentunty?
2 public middle schools are located in Bentunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Bentunty?
Bentunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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