Hot Springs County Schools & Education
Hot Springs County, Wyoming
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
74.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
74.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,076
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,912
School Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#22
of 23 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hot Springs County
Measured School Summary
Hot Springs County has midrange measured school signals (score: 45/100) with a graduation rate of 74.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Hot Springs County spends $10,076 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 21% below the Wyoming average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hot Springs 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
4 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
45/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #22 of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data.
Completion
74.0%
8.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,076
$836 below the state average
School coverage
4
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
Hot Springs County has 4 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 Hot Springs 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
Hot Springs 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
#22
of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
Hot Springs County School District #1
Elementary to high school visible
642 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Northwest Wyoming BOCES
Elementary school only in this slice
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Hot Springs County School District #1 is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Hot Springs County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs 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.
Small-Scale Learning in Thermopolis
Hot Springs County operates a compact educational network of 4 public schools, including two elementary, one middle, and one high school. A total of 642 students are enrolled across two distinct districts. The infrastructure is centered primarily around the town of Thermopolis.
Hot Springs County School District #1 Leads
Hot Springs County School District #1 is the primary provider, managing three schools and the entire 642-student body. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county. The Northwest Wyoming BOCES exists as a secondary district, though it reports no current enrollment.
Intimate Town and Rural Classrooms
With an average school size of 214 students, the environment is highly personalized. Ralph Witters Elementary is the largest campus with 242 students, while Thermopolis Middle School serves 197. Three schools sit in town settings, while one provides a dedicated rural learning experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Hot Springs County
Reported Enrollment
642
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Hot Springs County
Hot Springs County School District #1
Northwest Wyoming BOCES
4 Public Schools in Hot Springs 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Witters Elementary | Record | Hot Springs County School District #1 | Thermopolis, 82443Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 242 |
| Hot Springs County High School | Record | Hot Springs County School District #1 | Thermopolis, 82443Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 203 |
| Thermopolis Middle School | Record | Hot Springs County School District #1 | Thermopolis, 82443Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 197 |
| Big Horn Basin Children's Center | Record | Northwest Wyoming BOCES | Thermopolis, 82443Rural: Fringe | KG–8 | Special Education | 0 |
Ralph Witters Elementary
Hot Springs County School District #1
Thermopolis, 82443 / Town: Remote
Hot Springs County High School
Hot Springs County School District #1
Thermopolis, 82443 / Town: Remote
Thermopolis Middle School
Hot Springs County School District #1
Thermopolis, 82443 / Town: Remote
Big Horn Basin Children's Center
Northwest Wyoming BOCES
Thermopolis, 82443 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,076
State avg $10,912
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Schools in Hot Springs County, Wyoming — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hot Springs County, Wyoming?
Hot Springs County operates a compact educational network of 4 public schools, including two elementary, one middle, and one high school. A total of 642 students are enrolled across two distinct districts. The infrastructure is centered primarily around the town of Thermopolis.
What are the major school districts in Hot Springs County, Wyoming?
Hot Springs County School District #1 is the primary provider, managing three schools and the entire 642-student body. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county. The Northwest Wyoming BOCES exists as a secondary district, though it reports no current enrollment.
What is the school experience like in Hot Springs County?
With an average school size of 214 students, the environment is highly personalized. Ralph Witters Elementary is the largest campus with 242 students, while Thermopolis Middle School serves 197. Three schools sit in town settings, while one provides a dedicated rural learning experience.
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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.