Big Horn County Schools & Education
Big Horn County, Wyoming
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
75.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
75.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,969
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,912
School Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#21
of 23 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Big Horn County
Measured School Summary
Big Horn County has midrange measured school signals (score: 46/100) with a graduation rate of 75.1%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Big Horn County spends $9,969 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% below the Wyoming average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Big Horn County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
14 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
46/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #21 of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data.
Completion
75.1%
6.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,969
$943 below the state average
School coverage
14
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Big Horn County has 14 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Big Horn County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Big Horn County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#21
of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Big Horn County School District #1
Elementary to high school visible
1,238 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Big Horn County School District #2
Elementary to high school visible
728 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Big Horn County School District #3
Elementary to high school visible
469 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Big Horn County School District #4
Elementary and high visible
234 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Big Horn County School District #1 is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Big Horn County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Big Horn County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Big Horn County, Wyoming
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Extensive Rural School Networks
Big Horn County operates 14 public schools that serve a total enrollment of 2,669 students. The landscape features a balanced distribution of five elementary, four middle, and five high schools. Four separate school districts manage these facilities, reflecting a highly localized approach to education.
Small Districts Driving Local Success
Big Horn County School District #1 is the largest provider, managing six schools and 1,238 students. District #2 and District #3 follow, serving 728 and 469 students respectively. No charter schools operate in the county, meaning education remains centered within the traditional district framework.
The Essence of Rural Education
Every single one of the 14 public schools in the county is classified as rural, creating a tight-knit and focused learning environment. Rocky Mountain Elementary leads in size with 370 students, while the average school size across the county remains low at 191 students. This environment fosters strong personal connections between students and educators.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Big Horn County
Reported Enrollment
2,669
14 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Big Horn County
Big Horn County School District #1
Big Horn County School District #2
Big Horn County School District #3
Big Horn County School District #4
14 Public Schools in Big Horn County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Elementary | Record | Big Horn County School District #1 | Cowley, 82420Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 370 |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Record | Big Horn County School District #1 | Cowley, 82420Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 360 |
| Lovell Elementary | Record | Big Horn County School District #2 | Lovell, 82431Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 308 |
| Rocky Mountain Middle School | Record | Big Horn County School District #1 | Cowley, 82420Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 252 |
| Lovell High School | Record | Big Horn County School District #2 | Lovell, 82431Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 235 |
| Greybull Elementary | Record | Big Horn County School District #3 | Greybull, 82426Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 219 |
| Lovell Middle School | Record | Big Horn County School District #2 | Lovell, 82431Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 185 |
| Greybull High School | Record | Big Horn County School District #3 | Greybull, 82426Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 147 |
| Burlington Elementary | Record | Big Horn County School District #1 | Burlington, 82411Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 133 |
| Riverside Middle/High School | Record | Big Horn County School District #4 | Basin, 82410Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 133 |
| Greybull Middle School | Record | Big Horn County School District #3 | Greybull, 82426Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 103 |
| Laura Irwin Elementary | Record | Big Horn County School District #4 | Basin, 82410Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 101 |
| Burlington High School | Record | Big Horn County School District #1 | Burlington, 82411Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 74 |
| Burlington Middle School | Record | Big Horn County School District #1 | Burlington, 82411Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 49 |
Rocky Mountain Elementary
Big Horn County School District #1
Cowley, 82420 / Rural: Remote
Rocky Mountain High School
Big Horn County School District #1
Cowley, 82420 / Rural: Remote
Lovell Elementary
Big Horn County School District #2
Lovell, 82431 / Rural: Remote
Rocky Mountain Middle School
Big Horn County School District #1
Cowley, 82420 / Rural: Remote
Lovell High School
Big Horn County School District #2
Lovell, 82431 / Rural: Remote
Greybull Elementary
Big Horn County School District #3
Greybull, 82426 / Rural: Remote
Lovell Middle School
Big Horn County School District #2
Lovell, 82431 / Rural: Remote
Greybull High School
Big Horn County School District #3
Greybull, 82426 / Rural: Remote
Burlington Elementary
Big Horn County School District #1
Burlington, 82411 / Rural: Remote
Riverside Middle/High School
Big Horn County School District #4
Basin, 82410 / Rural: Remote
Greybull Middle School
Big Horn County School District #3
Greybull, 82426 / Rural: Remote
Laura Irwin Elementary
Big Horn County School District #4
Basin, 82410 / Rural: Remote
Burlington High School
Big Horn County School District #1
Burlington, 82411 / Rural: Remote
Burlington Middle School
Big Horn County School District #1
Burlington, 82411 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,969
State avg $10,912
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Schools in Big Horn County, Wyoming — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Big Horn County, Wyoming?
Big Horn County operates 14 public schools that serve a total enrollment of 2,669 students. The landscape features a balanced distribution of five elementary, four middle, and five high schools. Four separate school districts manage these facilities, reflecting a highly localized approach to education.
What are the major school districts in Big Horn County, Wyoming?
Big Horn County School District #1 is the largest provider, managing six schools and 1,238 students. District #2 and District #3 follow, serving 728 and 469 students respectively. No charter schools operate in the county, meaning education remains centered within the traditional district framework.
What is the school experience like in Big Horn County?
Every single one of the 14 public schools in the county is classified as rural, creating a tight-knit and focused learning environment. Rocky Mountain Elementary leads in size with 370 students, while the average school size across the county remains low at 191 students. This environment fosters strong personal connections between students and educators.
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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.