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Natrona County Schools & Education

Natrona County, Wyoming

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

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

81.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

81.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 82.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,399

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,912

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 57/100

State Score Position

#15

of 23 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Natrona County

Measured School Summary

Natrona County has midrange measured school signals (score: 51/100) with a graduation rate of 81.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Natrona County spends $10,399 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 11% below the Wyoming average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Natrona 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

28 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

51/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #15 of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data.

Completion

81.0%

1.0 pts below the state average

Funding context

$10,399

$513 below the state average

School coverage

28

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

Natrona County has 28 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 Natrona 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

Natrona County School District #1 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 27 of 28 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#15

of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.

Natrona County School District #1

Elementary to high school visible

13,193 students

Elementary 19Middle 4High 3Other 1

27 listed schools in this county slice.

Wyoming Behavioral Institute - Administration Office

Other grade structure

12 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Natrona County School District #1 is the largest listed district slice, with 27 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 Natrona County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Natrona 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 Natrona 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 Major Urban Education System

Natrona County features 28 public schools, including 19 elementary schools and 3 high schools. The county serves a large student population of 13,205 across two districts. The system is highly developed, featuring two alternative schools to meet diverse learning needs.

Natrona County School District #1

Nearly all students—13,193 in total—are enrolled in Natrona County School District #1, which manages 27 schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, making the main district the primary choice for local families. The Wyoming Behavioral Institute provides specialized services for a small number of students.

The Hub of City Schooling

Most students attend one of the 23 city-based schools, where the average enrollment is 472. Kelly Walsh High School is the county's largest, serving 2,051 students, followed by Natrona County High with 1,794. This provides a bustling, traditional high school experience with extensive peer groups.

School Overview

Total Schools

28

in Natrona County

Reported Enrollment

13,205

28 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary19
Middle4
High3
Other2

2 School Districts in Natrona County

Natrona County School District #1

Guide
27 schools
13,193 students
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Wyoming Behavioral Institute - Administration Office

1 school
12 students

28 Public Schools in Natrona County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 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 28 matching schools

Kelly Walsh High School

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82609 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,051 students

Natrona County High School

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82601 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,794 students

Centennial Middle School

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82609 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle796 students

C Y Middle School

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82604 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle795 students

Dean Morgan Middle School

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82601 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle711 students

Casper Classical Academy

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82601 / City: Small

Record6–9Middle466 students

Lincoln Elementary School

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82601 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary459 students

Verda James Elementary

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82609 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary444 students

Summit Elementary School

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82609 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary443 students

Ft. Caspar Academy

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82604 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary405 students

Journey Elementary

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82604 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary396 students

Paradise Valley Elementary

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82604 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary391 students

Cottonwood Elementary

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82601 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary387 students

Park Elementary

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82601 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary355 students

Sagewood Elementary

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82601 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary344 students

Bar Nunn Elementary

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82601 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary338 students

Southridge Elementary

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82604 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary330 students

Evansville Elementary

Natrona County School District #1

Evansville, 82636 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary323 students

Manor Heights Elementary

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82609 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary309 students

Pineview Elementary

Natrona County School District #1

Casper, 82609 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary309 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,399

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 Natrona County?
Natrona County has a school score of 51/100, 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 Natrona County?
The high school graduation rate in Natrona County is 81.0%, 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 Natrona County spend per student?
Natrona County spends $10,399 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 Natrona County, Wyoming — FAQ

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

Natrona County features 28 public schools, including 19 elementary schools and 3 high schools. The county serves a large student population of 13,205 across two districts. The system is highly developed, featuring two alternative schools to meet diverse learning needs.

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

Nearly all students—13,193 in total—are enrolled in Natrona County School District #1, which manages 27 schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, making the main district the primary choice for local families. The Wyoming Behavioral Institute provides specialized services for a small number of students.

What is the school experience like in Natrona County?

Most students attend one of the 23 city-based schools, where the average enrollment is 472. Kelly Walsh High School is the county's largest, serving 2,051 students, followed by Natrona County High with 1,794. This provides a bustling, traditional high school experience with extensive peer groups.

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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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