Wyoming Schools & Education

Public school metrics and education data for all 23 counties.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Avg Graduation Rate

82.0%

Avg Per-Pupil Spending

$10,912

Avg School Score

57/100

Total Schools

361

58 districts

State Overview

About Schools in Wyoming

This summary is generated from the NCES metrics shown on this page and reviewed against the source data by the Data Editor. It is not school advice.

Wyoming Lags Behind National Graduation Benchmarks

Wyoming posts an average graduation rate of 82.0%, trailing the national average of 87.0% by five percentage points. Despite a per-pupil spending of $10,912 which sits below the $13,000 national benchmark, the state manages an average school score of 57.7, outperforming the national median of 50.0.

A Vast Divide Across 23 School Districts

The state's 23 counties exhibit massive performance swings, with school scores ranging from a low of 26.9 to a high of 70.1. Graduation outcomes show an even sharper divide, as Teton County leads the state at 94.0% while Niobrara County falls to a low of 42.0%.

Lower Spending Often Limits Student Success

Wyoming's investment correlates heavily with performance, as districts with the lowest spending see significantly lower graduation rates. Niobrara County provides a stark example, where the state's lowest per-pupil spend of $6,387 results in the lowest school score of 26.9.

Teton and Crook Counties Set the Standard

Teton County leads the state with a 70.1 school score and a 94.0% graduation rate, fueled by a high $13,685 per-pupil investment. Crook County follows closely with a 65.3 score and a 92.0% graduation rate, demonstrating that strong outcomes are achievable within the state's educational framework.

Strong Local Leaders Amidst Statewide Hurdles

While Wyoming's statewide graduation average is lower than most of the country, standout counties like Teton and Converse offer high-quality alternatives for families. Success in the state is highly localized, making county-level data the most critical factor for evaluating school performance.

State Score Context

How Wyoming Counties Are Distributed

23 of 23 counties have enough NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data to receive a county school score. Use this distribution to understand whether the state has a concentrated cluster of high, midrange, or lower measured signals.

Scored county coverage

Counties with complete enough data for the composite score

100%

Higher measured signal

Score range 70-100

Midrange measured signal

Score range 40-69

Lower measured signal

Score range 0-39

Scores are comparative signals from available federal data, not ratings of individual schools.

Highest Measured School Signals

Teton County

90/100

School score

Sublette County

84/100

School score

Crook County

81/100

School score

Park County

75/100

School score

Converse County

69/100

School score

Lowest Measured School Signals

#1 lowest

Niobrara County

12/100

School score

#2 lowest

Hot Springs County

45/100

School score

#3 lowest

Big Horn County

46/100

School score

#4 lowest

Uinta County

46/100

School score

#5 lowest

Sweetwater County

48/100

School score

All Wyoming Counties

County-level school score, graduation rate, and per-pupil spending for Wyoming.
County	School Score	Graduation Rate	Per-Pupil Spending
Teton County Graduation 94.0% Per pupil $13,685	90/100	94.0%	$13,685
Sublette County Graduation 93.1% Per pupil $10,573	84/100	93.1%	$10,573
Crook County Graduation 92.0% Per pupil $11,960	81/100	92.0%	$11,960
Park County Graduation 91.2% Per pupil $10,732	75/100	91.2%	$10,732
Converse County Graduation 88.8% Per pupil $12,285	69/100	88.8%	$12,285
Lincoln County Graduation 89.9% Per pupil $10,256	69/100	89.9%	$10,256
Goshen County Graduation 87.0% Per pupil $12,115	64/100	87.0%	$12,115
Washakie County Graduation 86.3% Per pupil $12,162	62/100	86.3%	$12,162
Carbon County Graduation 84.8% Per pupil $11,071	58/100	84.8%	$11,071
Johnson County Graduation 82.0% Per pupil $12,137	55/100	82.0%	$12,137
Campbell County Graduation 84.0% Per pupil $10,227	54/100	84.0%	$10,227
Platte County Graduation 79.4% Per pupil $13,058	53/100	79.4%	$13,058
Weston County Graduation 81.9% Per pupil $11,251	53/100	81.9%	$11,251
Fremont County Graduation 77.5% Per pupil $13,234	52/100	77.5%	$13,234
Natrona County Graduation 81.0% Per pupil $10,399	51/100	81.0%	$10,399
Albany County Graduation 80.0% Per pupil $10,421	50/100	80.0%	$10,421
Laramie County Graduation 79.4% Per pupil $10,574	50/100	79.4%	$10,574
Sheridan County Graduation 83.5% Per pupil $9,009	48/100	83.5%	$9,009
Sweetwater County Graduation 81.7% Per pupil $9,484	48/100	81.7%	$9,484
Uinta County Graduation 76.4% Per pupil $9,910	46/100	76.4%	$9,910
Big Horn County Graduation 75.1% Per pupil $9,969	46/100	75.1%	$9,969
Hot Springs County Graduation 74.0% Per pupil $10,076	45/100	74.0%	$10,076
Niobrara County Graduation 42.0% Per pupil $6,387	12/100	42.0%	$6,387

— = data not available for this county.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wyoming Schools

Which Wyoming counties have the highest graduation rates?

Teton County (94.0%), Sublette County (93.1%), and Crook County (92.0%) currently lead Wyoming among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Wyoming?

Across Wyoming counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $10,912. The highest current county values are Teton County ($13,685), Fremont County ($13,234), and Platte County ($13,058). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

Which Wyoming county has the strongest measured school score?

Teton County has the highest school score in Wyoming with a score of 90/100, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data.

What is the average graduation rate in Wyoming?

The average high school graduation rate across Wyoming counties is 82.0%, based on NCES data.

Which county in Wyoming has the lowest school score?

Niobrara County has the lowest school score in Wyoming with a score of 12/100. School scores reflect available graduation-rate and per-pupil spending signals.

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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