Total enrollment
809
-124 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
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.
7-year change in Phillips County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
64%
was 67%
% Hispanic
35%
was 31%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
809
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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Haxtun Elementary School· 52.1%
- Haxtun Jr/Sr High School· 36.1%
- Holyoke Elementary School· 27.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke Elementary School | Holyoke | Elementary | KG-06 | 281 | · |
| Holyoke Senior High School | Holyoke | High | 07-12 | 212 | · |
| Haxtun Elementary School | Haxtun | Elementary | PK-06 | 155 | · |
| Haxtun Jr/Sr High School | Haxtun | High | 07-12 | 142 | · |
| Holyoke Alternative School | Holyoke | High | 07-12 | 19 | · |
Cities in Phillips County
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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Phillips County has decreased 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 933 students to 809. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment climbed from 31% to 35%.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data