Carbon County Schools & Education
Carbon County, Wyoming
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
84.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,071
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,912
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#9
of 23 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Carbon County
Measured School Summary
Carbon County has midrange measured school signals (score: 58/100) with a graduation rate of 84.8%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Carbon County spends $11,071 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 1% above the Wyoming average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Carbon 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
12 public schools and 2 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
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #9 of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data.
Completion
84.8%
2.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$11,071
$159 above the state average
School coverage
12
2 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
Carbon County has 12 public schools across 2 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 Carbon 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
Carbon 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
#9
of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Carbon County School District #1
Elementary to high school visible
1,643 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Carbon County School District #2
Elementary and high visible
607 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Carbon County School District #2 is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Carbon County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Carbon 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 Carbon 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.
Diverse School Options Across Two Districts
Carbon County provides education for 2,250 students through 12 public schools. The landscape is unique, featuring five elementary schools, four high schools, and two 'other' category schools that serve multiple grade levels. Two districts manage this system, ensuring students have access to various learning pathways.
Localized Education in Rawlins and Beyond
Carbon County School District #1 is the largest by enrollment, serving 1,643 students across five schools. Meanwhile, District #2 operates seven smaller schools to serve 607 students in more remote areas. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all students attending traditional public institutions.
A Blend of Large Town and Small Rural Schools
The county features eight rural schools and four town-based schools, offering varied daily experiences. Rawlins Elementary is the largest school with 646 students, while the average school size across the county is a manageable 188. Students in places like Saratoga Elementary enjoy much smaller, intimate learning environments.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Carbon County
Reported Enrollment
2,250
12 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Carbon County
Carbon County School District #1
Carbon County School District #2
12 Public Schools in Carbon 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 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawlins Elementary | Record | Carbon County School District #1 | Rawlins, 82301Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 646 |
| Rawlins High School | Record | Carbon County School District #1 | Rawlins, 82301Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 422 |
| Rawlins Middle School | Record | Carbon County School District #1 | Rawlins, 82301Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 332 |
| Little Snake River Valley School | Record | Carbon County School District #1 | Baggs, 82321Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Other | 187 |
| Saratoga Elementary | Record | Carbon County School District #2 | Saratoga, 82331Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 187 |
| Saratoga Middle/High School | Record | Carbon County School District #2 | Saratoga, 82331Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 135 |
| Encampment K-12 School | Record | Carbon County School District #2 | Encampment, 82325Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 115 |
| HEM Junior/Senior High School | Record | Carbon County School District #2 | Hanna, 82327Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 85 |
| Hanna Elementary | Record | Carbon County School District #2 | Hanna, 82327Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 76 |
| Victory High School | Record | Carbon County School District #1 | Rawlins, 82301Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 56 |
| Medicine Bow Elementary | Record | Carbon County School District #2 | Medicine Bow, 82329Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 6 |
| Elk Mountain Elementary | Record | Carbon County School District #2 | Elk Mountain, 82324Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 3 |
Rawlins Elementary
Carbon County School District #1
Rawlins, 82301 / Town: Remote
Rawlins High School
Carbon County School District #1
Rawlins, 82301 / Town: Remote
Rawlins Middle School
Carbon County School District #1
Rawlins, 82301 / Town: Remote
Little Snake River Valley School
Carbon County School District #1
Baggs, 82321 / Rural: Fringe
Saratoga Elementary
Carbon County School District #2
Saratoga, 82331 / Rural: Remote
Saratoga Middle/High School
Carbon County School District #2
Saratoga, 82331 / Rural: Remote
Encampment K-12 School
Carbon County School District #2
Encampment, 82325 / Rural: Remote
HEM Junior/Senior High School
Carbon County School District #2
Hanna, 82327 / Rural: Remote
Hanna Elementary
Carbon County School District #2
Hanna, 82327 / Rural: Remote
Victory High School
Carbon County School District #1
Rawlins, 82301 / Town: Remote
Medicine Bow Elementary
Carbon County School District #2
Medicine Bow, 82329 / Rural: Remote
Elk Mountain Elementary
Carbon County School District #2
Elk Mountain, 82324 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,071
State avg $10,912
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Schools in Carbon County, Wyoming — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Carbon County, Wyoming?
Carbon County provides education for 2,250 students through 12 public schools. The landscape is unique, featuring five elementary schools, four high schools, and two 'other' category schools that serve multiple grade levels. Two districts manage this system, ensuring students have access to various learning pathways.
What are the major school districts in Carbon County, Wyoming?
Carbon County School District #1 is the largest by enrollment, serving 1,643 students across five schools. Meanwhile, District #2 operates seven smaller schools to serve 607 students in more remote areas. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all students attending traditional public institutions.
What is the school experience like in Carbon County?
The county features eight rural schools and four town-based schools, offering varied daily experiences. Rawlins Elementary is the largest school with 646 students, while the average school size across the county is a manageable 188. Students in places like Saratoga Elementary enjoy much smaller, intimate learning environments.
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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.