Crook County Schools & Education
Crook County, Wyoming
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
81/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,960
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,912
School Score
81/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#3
of 23 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Crook County
Measured School Summary
Crook County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 81/100 and a graduation rate of 92.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Crook County spends $11,960 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 41% above the Wyoming average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 10.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Crook 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
5 public schools and 1 district 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
81/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #3 of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
10.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$11,960
$1,048 above the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Crook County has 5 public schools across 1 district, 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 Crook 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.
Small-system county
Crook County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#3
of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data. The county score is 24 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.
Crook County School District #1
Elementary and high visible
1,238 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Crook County School District #1 is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Crook County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Crook 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.
Streamlined Rural Education in Crook County
Crook County operates a focused system of five public schools serving 1,238 students. All schools fall under a single school district, providing a unified educational strategy for the region. The landscape includes two elementary schools, two high schools, and one multi-level 'other' school.
Unified Success Under District #1
Crook County School District #1 manages all 1,238 students in the county across its five campuses. This centralized management ensures consistent standards and resource distribution without the presence of charter schools. The Moorcroft and Sundance communities serve as the primary hubs for this district's activities.
The Power of a Rural Learning Environment
All five public schools in Crook County are classified as rural, creating a consistent and focused educational atmosphere. Moorcroft Elementary is the largest campus with 334 students, while the Hulett School serves 173 students in a K-12 setting. An average school size of 248 students ensures that no child is lost in the crowd.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Crook County
Reported Enrollment
1,238
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Crook County
Crook County School District #1
5 Public Schools in Crook 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorcroft Elementary | Record | Crook County School District #1 | Moorcroft, 82721Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 334 |
| Moorcroft Secondary School | Record | Crook County School District #1 | Moorcroft, 82721Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 294 |
| Sundance Elementary | Record | Crook County School District #1 | Sundance, 82729Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 242 |
| Sundance Secondary School | Record | Crook County School District #1 | Sundance, 82729Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 195 |
| Hulett School | Record | Crook County School District #1 | Hulett, 82720Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 173 |
Moorcroft Elementary
Crook County School District #1
Moorcroft, 82721 / Rural: Remote
Moorcroft Secondary School
Crook County School District #1
Moorcroft, 82721 / Rural: Remote
Sundance Elementary
Crook County School District #1
Sundance, 82729 / Rural: Remote
Sundance Secondary School
Crook County School District #1
Sundance, 82729 / Rural: Remote
Hulett School
Crook County School District #1
Hulett, 82720 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,960
State avg $10,912
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Schools in Crook County, Wyoming — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Crook County, Wyoming?
Crook County operates a focused system of five public schools serving 1,238 students. All schools fall under a single school district, providing a unified educational strategy for the region. The landscape includes two elementary schools, two high schools, and one multi-level 'other' school.
What are the major school districts in Crook County, Wyoming?
Crook County School District #1 manages all 1,238 students in the county across its five campuses. This centralized management ensures consistent standards and resource distribution without the presence of charter schools. The Moorcroft and Sundance communities serve as the primary hubs for this district's activities.
What is the school experience like in Crook County?
All five public schools in Crook County are classified as rural, creating a consistent and focused educational atmosphere. Moorcroft Elementary is the largest campus with 334 students, while the Hulett School serves 173 students in a K-12 setting. An average school size of 248 students ensures that no child is lost in the crowd.
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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.