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Phillips County

Colorado · Public K-12

Public-school families in Phillips County pick from 5 schools serving the county's roughly 809 K-12 students, with a mix of 2 elementary and 3 high.

4-year change in Phillips County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
809
-115 (-12%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
4,496
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
809
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$64,674
Below Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
52.1%
Above Colorado avg
Elementary
2
436 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
373 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Holyoke School District No. Re-1J
512 students · 2 districts in Phillips County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Phillips County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
78%
Hispanic
29%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
15%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
64%
Hispanic
35%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
31.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
41
25.5% under 18

Test scores in Phillips County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.

See all 3 schools in Phillips County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Holyoke Elementary SchoolHolyokeElementaryKG-06281·
Holyoke Senior High SchoolHolyokeHigh07-12212·
Haxtun Elementary SchoolHaxtunElementaryPK-06155·
Haxtun Jr/Sr High SchoolHaxtunHigh07-12142·
Holyoke Alternative SchoolHolyokeHigh07-1219·

Cities in Phillips County

Holyoke3 schoolsHaxtun2 schools

About Phillips County

Phillips County is a compact county of about 4,496 residents in Colorado. Its public-school system hosts approximately 809 students across 5 schools.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $64,674, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 15%. That income level is 16% meaningfully below the Colorado median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Phillips County consists of 2 elementary schools (436 students), and 3 high schools (373).

The largest single district in Phillips County is Holyoke School District No. Re-1J, which alone enrolls about 512 students.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Phillips County has decreased 12% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 924 students to 809.

On allk12, the community for Phillips County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Phillips County?
Phillips County, Colorado has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 809 students.
How many high schools are in Phillips County?
Phillips County, Colorado has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 373 students.
How many elementary schools are in Phillips County?
Phillips County, Colorado has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 436 students.
What is the largest school district in Phillips County?
Holyoke School District No. Re-1J is the largest school district in Phillips County, serving approximately 512 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Phillips County?
Phillips County, Colorado has a population of approximately 4,496, with a median age of 41. About 25.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Phillips County?
Median household income in Phillips County is $64,674, below the Colorado average of $77,440. About 15.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Phillips County?
Approximately 31.5% of adults 25 and older in Phillips County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Phillips County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 52.1% of students in Phillips County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Colorado county average of 50.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Phillips County schools?
Across Phillips County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Phillips County?
Phillips County residents are approximately 78% White, 29% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 15% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data