For the 2025-26 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 29% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Bent County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Bent County (2025-26)
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 Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1021 2nd Street
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Las Animas, CO 81054
(719) 456-0228
Gr: 7-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Bent County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 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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