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Laramie County Schools & Education

Laramie County, Wyoming

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

School Score

50/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

79.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

79.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 82.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,574

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,912

School Score

50/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 57/100

State Score Position

#17

of 23 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Laramie County

Measured School Summary

Laramie County has midrange measured school signals (score: 50/100) with a graduation rate of 79.4%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Laramie County spends $10,574 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 12% below the Wyoming average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Laramie 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

46 public schools and 3 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

50/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #17 of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data.

Completion

79.4%

2.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$10,574

$338 below the state average

School coverage

46

3 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

Laramie County has 46 public schools across 3 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 Laramie 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

Laramie County School District #1 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 38 of 46 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#17

of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.

Laramie County School District #1

Elementary to high school visible

13,821 students

Elementary 28Middle 5High 5Other 0

38 listed schools in this county slice.

Laramie County School District #2

Elementary and high visible

1,094 students

Elementary 4Middle 0High 2Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Rite of Passage

High school only in this slice

14 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Laramie County School District #1 is the largest listed district slice, with 38 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 Laramie County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Laramie County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Laramie 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.

Wyoming’s Largest Educational Hub

Laramie County hosts an expansive network of 46 public schools, including 32 elementary schools and 8 high schools. With 14,930 students and three districts, it is the most significant educational infrastructure in the state. This diverse landscape includes special education and alternative school options.

Cheyenne’s Dominant District Power

Laramie County School District #1 is the state's heavyweight, serving 13,821 students across 38 schools. The county also offers school choice through two charter schools, representing roughly 4% of the total school count. Smaller districts like LCSD #2 and Rite of Passage serve the outlying and specialized populations.

City Sophistication Meets Rural Reach

The school experience varies from urban campuses in Cheyenne to 13 rural schools. East High School is the largest in the county with 1,513 students, followed closely by Central High. The average school size is 325 students, offering a more traditional 'big school' feel than most Wyoming counties.

School Overview

Total Schools

46

in Laramie County

Reported Enrollment

14,930

46 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

2

4% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary32
Middle5
High8
Other1

3 School Districts in Laramie County

Laramie County School District #1

Guide
38 schools
13,821 students
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Laramie County School District #2

6 schools
1,094 students

Rite of Passage

1 school
14 students

46 Public Schools in Laramie County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 46 matching schools

East High School

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82001 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,513 students

Central High School

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82009 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,283 students

South High School

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82007 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,187 students

Carey Junior High School

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82001 / City: Small

Record7–8Middle861 students

McCormick Junior High School

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82009 / City: Small

Record7–8Middle654 students

Johnson Junior High School

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82007 / City: Small

Record7–8Middle647 students

Meadowlark Elementary

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82009 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–6Middle522 students

Prairie Wind Elementary

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82009 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary469 students

Saddle Ridge Elementary

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82001 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary374 students

Pioneer Park Elementary

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82001 / City: Small

RecordPK–6Primary373 students

Afflerbach Elementary

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82007 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–6Primary353 students

Sunrise Elementary

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82001 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Primary343 students

Arp Elementary

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82007 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–6Primary333 students

Freedom Elementary

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82001 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–6Primary333 students

Anderson Elementary

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82009 / City: Small

RecordPK–4Primary327 students

Davis Elementary

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82009 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Primary327 students

Baggs Elementary

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82001 / City: Small

RecordPK–6Primary324 students

Hobbs Elementary

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82009 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Primary316 students

Burns Jr & Sr High School

Laramie County School District #2

Burns, 82053 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High315 students

Goins Elementary

Laramie County School District #1

Cheyenne, 82007 / City: Small

RecordPK–6Primary306 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,574

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 Laramie County?
Laramie County has a school score of 50/100, 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 Laramie County?
The high school graduation rate in Laramie County is 79.4%, which is below 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 Laramie County spend per student?
Laramie County spends $10,574 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 Laramie County, Wyoming — FAQ

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

Laramie County hosts an expansive network of 46 public schools, including 32 elementary schools and 8 high schools. With 14,930 students and three districts, it is the most significant educational infrastructure in the state. This diverse landscape includes special education and alternative school options.

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

Laramie County School District #1 is the state's heavyweight, serving 13,821 students across 38 schools. The county also offers school choice through two charter schools, representing roughly 4% of the total school count. Smaller districts like LCSD #2 and Rite of Passage serve the outlying and specialized populations.

What is the school experience like in Laramie County?

The school experience varies from urban campuses in Cheyenne to 13 rural schools. East High School is the largest in the county with 1,513 students, followed closely by Central High. The average school size is 325 students, offering a more traditional 'big school' feel than most Wyoming counties.

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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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