Johnson County Schools & Education
Johnson County, Wyoming
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,137
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,912
School Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#10
of 23 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Johnson County
Measured School Summary
Johnson County has midrange measured school signals (score: 55/100) with a graduation rate of 82.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
With $12,137 per pupil, Johnson County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% below the Wyoming average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Johnson 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
6 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
55/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #10 of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
matches the state average
Funding context
$12,137
$1,225 above the state average
School coverage
6
1 district 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
Johnson County has 6 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 Johnson 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
Johnson 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
#10
of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
Johnson County School District #1
Elementary to high school visible
1,194 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Johnson 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 Johnson County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Johnson 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.
A Unified Approach to Rural Education
Johnson County features 6 public schools serving 1,194 students under a single unified district. The landscape includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, along with one alternative campus. This centralized structure ensures consistent resources across the county's rural and town settings.
Johnson County School District #1
Johnson County School District #1 manages all 1,194 students, providing a streamlined administrative experience. The county does not host any charter schools, focusing instead on traditional public and alternative offerings. This single-district model simplifies the educational landscape for local families.
Rural Roots and Buffalo Hubs
Schooling here feels deeply connected to the community, with four schools in rural areas and two in town. Buffalo High School is the largest with 342 students, while the Kaycee School offers a tiny, specialized environment of just 113 students. The average school size is a manageable 199 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Johnson County
Reported Enrollment
1,194
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Johnson County
Johnson County School District #1
6 Public Schools in Johnson 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo High School | Record | Johnson County School District #1 | Buffalo, 82834Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 342 |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Record | Johnson County School District #1 | Buffalo, 82834Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 265 |
| Cloud Peak Elementary | Record | Johnson County School District #1 | Buffalo, 82834Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 232 |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Record | Johnson County School District #1 | Buffalo, 82834Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 212 |
| Kaycee School | Record | Johnson County School District #1 | Kaycee, 82834Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 113 |
| New West High School | Record | Johnson County School District #1 | Buffalo, 82834Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Alternative | 30 |
Buffalo High School
Johnson County School District #1
Buffalo, 82834 / Rural: Fringe
Clear Creek Middle School
Johnson County School District #1
Buffalo, 82834 / Town: Remote
Cloud Peak Elementary
Johnson County School District #1
Buffalo, 82834 / Rural: Fringe
Meadowlark Elementary
Johnson County School District #1
Buffalo, 82834 / Town: Remote
Kaycee School
Johnson County School District #1
Kaycee, 82834 / Rural: Remote
New West High School
Johnson County School District #1
Buffalo, 82834 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,137
State avg $10,912
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Schools in Johnson County, Wyoming — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Johnson County, Wyoming?
Johnson County features 6 public schools serving 1,194 students under a single unified district. The landscape includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, along with one alternative campus. This centralized structure ensures consistent resources across the county's rural and town settings.
What are the major school districts in Johnson County, Wyoming?
Johnson County School District #1 manages all 1,194 students, providing a streamlined administrative experience. The county does not host any charter schools, focusing instead on traditional public and alternative offerings. This single-district model simplifies the educational landscape for local families.
What is the school experience like in Johnson County?
Schooling here feels deeply connected to the community, with four schools in rural areas and two in town. Buffalo High School is the largest with 342 students, while the Kaycee School offers a tiny, specialized environment of just 113 students. The average school size is a manageable 199 students.
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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.