School Score

Above average

62/100

Golden, Colorado · 2022-23

Jefferson County Public Schools (CO)

Serving 78,298 students in 156 schools, Jefferson County Public Schools (CO) outperforms US averages. Math: 36% · Reading: 49% · Graduation: 87%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

36%

District-wide

↑ 10.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

49%

District-wide

↑ 20.0% vs US

Graduation rate

87%

4-year

Enrollment

78,298

156 schools

Jefferson proficiency

36% / 49%

"Jefferson County Public Schools (CO) students reached 36% math proficiency and 49% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 28% / 31% state averages."

Source: NCES + Colorado DOE

Graduation rate

87%

"Jefferson County Public Schools (CO)'s 4-year graduation rate is 87%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$12,900

"Jefferson County Public Schools (CO) spends $12,900 per student annually, below the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Jefferson County Public Schools (CO) · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Jefferson County Public Schools (CO)

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

36%

here

28%

state

26%

US avg

↑ 38%

Reading proficiency

49%

here

31%

state

29%

US avg

↑ 69%

Graduation rate

87%

here

84%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 0%

Student-teacher ratio

18:1

here

16.8:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↑ 17%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

31.2%

here

41.1%

state

52.1%

US avg

Top schools in Jefferson County Public Schools (CO)

Notable schools in this district we track.

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D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School
Grades 6-12 · magnet · 1,100 students
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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Jefferson County Public Schools (CO) a good school district?▾

Jefferson County Public Schools (CO) earns a CodeOpx School Score of 62/100 (B, Above average). It outperforms US averages, with 36% math and 49% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Jefferson County Public Schools (CO)?▾

Jefferson County Public Schools (CO) operates 156 public schools serving 78,298 students in and around Golden, Colorado.

What is Jefferson County Public Schools (CO)'s graduation rate?▾

Jefferson County Public Schools (CO)'s 4-year graduation rate is 87%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Jefferson County Public Schools (CO) spend per student?▾

Jefferson County Public Schools (CO) spends approximately $12,900 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Jefferson County Public Schools (CO) school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Jefferson County Public Schools (CO) directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.