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Converse County Schools & Education

Converse County, Wyoming

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

School Score

69/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

88.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

88.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 82.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,285

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,912

School Score

69/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 57/100

State Score Position

#5

of 23 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Converse County

Measured School Summary

Converse County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.8%.

Funding Context

With $12,285 per pupil, Converse County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 21% above the Wyoming average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Converse 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 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

69/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #5 of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data.

Completion

88.8%

6.8 pts above the state average

Funding context

$12,285

$1,373 above the state average

School coverage

14

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

Converse County has 14 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Converse 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.

Dominant-district county

Converse County School District #1 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#5

of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points above 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.

Converse County School District #1

Elementary to high school visible

1,700 students

Elementary 8Middle 1High 1Other 0

10 listed schools in this county slice.

Converse County School District #2

Elementary to high school visible

680 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Converse County School District #1 is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Converse County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Converse 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 Converse 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.

Comprehensive Learning in Converse County

Converse County manages 14 public schools serving a total of 2,380 students. The system is elementary-heavy with nine primary schools, complemented by two middle and two high schools. Two school districts provide the administrative oversight for these facilities, including one special education center.

The Dominance of District #1 in Douglas

Converse County School District #1 serves 1,700 students across 10 schools, making it the county's primary educational driver. District #2 follows with 680 students across three schools. The county does not host any charter schools, maintaining a focus on traditional district-led public education.

Predominantly Rural with High-Capacity Schools

Twelve of the county's 14 schools are in rural settings, yet Douglas High School maintains a significant enrollment of 513 students. The average school size is 183 students, balancing large-school opportunities with small-school attention. This mix allows for diverse student experiences, from Douglas Intermediate to rural primary schools.

School Overview

Total Schools

14

in Converse County

Reported Enrollment

2,380

14 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9
Middle2
High2
Other1

2 School Districts in Converse County

Converse County School District #1

10 schools
1,700 students

Converse County School District #2

3 schools
680 students

14 Public Schools in Converse 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 data

Level

Showing 14 of 14 matching schools

Douglas High School

Converse County School District #1

Douglas, 82633 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High513 students

Douglas Middle School

Converse County School District #1

Douglas, 82633 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle379 students

Glenrock Jr/Sr High School

Converse County School District #2

Glenrock, 82637 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High324 students

Douglas Upper Elementary School

Converse County School District #1

Douglas, 82633 / Town: Remote

Record4–5Primary283 students

Douglas Intermediate School

Converse County School District #1

Douglas, 82633 / Town: Remote

Record2–3Primary245 students

Douglas Primary School

Converse County School District #1

Douglas, 82633 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–1Primary234 students

Grant Elementary

Converse County School District #2

Glenrock, 82637 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–3Primary205 students

Glenrock Intermediate School

Converse County School District #2

Glenrock, 82637 / Rural: Distant

Record4–6Middle151 students

Shawnee Elementary

Converse County School District #1

Douglas, 82633 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary13 students

White Elementary

Converse County School District #1

Douglas, 82633 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary10 students

Walker Creek Elementary

Converse County School District #1

Douglas, 82633 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary9 students

Dry Creek Elementary

Converse County School District #1

Douglas, 82633 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary8 students

Moss Agate Elementary

Converse County School District #1

Douglas, 82633 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary6 students

Natural Bridge Academy

BOCES 5

Glenrock, 82637 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Special Education0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$12,285

State avg $10,912

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How should I read the school score in Converse County?
Converse County has a school score of 69/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Converse County?
The high school graduation rate in Converse County is 88.8%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Converse County spend per student?
Converse County spends $12,285 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Converse County, Wyoming — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Converse County, Wyoming?

Converse County manages 14 public schools serving a total of 2,380 students. The system is elementary-heavy with nine primary schools, complemented by two middle and two high schools. Two school districts provide the administrative oversight for these facilities, including one special education center.

What are the major school districts in Converse County, Wyoming?

Converse County School District #1 serves 1,700 students across 10 schools, making it the county's primary educational driver. District #2 follows with 680 students across three schools. The county does not host any charter schools, maintaining a focus on traditional district-led public education.

What is the school experience like in Converse County?

Twelve of the county's 14 schools are in rural settings, yet Douglas High School maintains a significant enrollment of 513 students. The average school size is 183 students, balancing large-school opportunities with small-school attention. This mix allows for diverse student experiences, from Douglas Intermediate to rural primary schools.

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+6 pts

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School score

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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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