Niobrara County Schools & Education
Niobrara County, Wyoming
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
12/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
42.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
42.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,387
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,912
School Score
12/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#23
of 23 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Niobrara County
Measured School Summary
Niobrara County faces educational challenges with a school score of 12/100 and a graduation rate of 42.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,387 per pupil, Niobrara County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 80% below the Wyoming average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 40.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 41% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Niobrara 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 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
12/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #23 of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data.
Completion
42.0%
40.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,387
$4,525 below the state average
School coverage
4
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Niobrara County has 4 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 Niobrara 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
Niobrara 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
#23
of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data. The county score is 45 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.
Niobrara County School District #1
Elementary to high school visible
842 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Niobrara County School District #1 is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Niobrara 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 Niobrara 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.
The Smallest Schools in the State
Niobrara County operates a tiny network of 4 public schools, consisting of two elementary, one middle, and one high school. A single district serves the 842 students enrolled here. All schools are situated in rural locales, reflecting the county’s sparse population.
Unified Niobrara County School District
All 842 students are served by Niobrara County School District #1 across four rural campuses. The county has no charter schools, keeping all educational activity within the public district. This centralization is essential for managing resources in such a sparsely populated area.
Ultra-Rural and Small-Scale
The school experience here is incredibly intimate, with an average school size of 211 students. Lusk Elementary is the largest with 302 students, while Lance Creek Elementary provides an extremely small-scale education for just 7 students. Rural life is the defining characteristic of every campus here.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Niobrara County
Reported Enrollment
842
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Niobrara County
Niobrara County School District #1
4 Public Schools in Niobrara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusk Elementary | Record | Niobrara County School District #1 | Lusk, 82225Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 302 |
| Niobrara County High School | Record | Niobrara County School District #1 | Lusk, 82225Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 299 |
| Lusk Middle School | Record | Niobrara County School District #1 | Lusk, 82225Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 234 |
| Lance Creek Elementary | Record | Niobrara County School District #1 | Lance Creek, 82222Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 7 |
Lusk Elementary
Niobrara County School District #1
Lusk, 82225 / Rural: Remote
Niobrara County High School
Niobrara County School District #1
Lusk, 82225 / Rural: Remote
Lusk Middle School
Niobrara County School District #1
Lusk, 82225 / Rural: Remote
Lance Creek Elementary
Niobrara County School District #1
Lance Creek, 82222 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,387
State avg $10,912
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Schools in Niobrara County, Wyoming — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Niobrara County, Wyoming?
Niobrara County operates a tiny network of 4 public schools, consisting of two elementary, one middle, and one high school. A single district serves the 842 students enrolled here. All schools are situated in rural locales, reflecting the county’s sparse population.
What are the major school districts in Niobrara County, Wyoming?
All 842 students are served by Niobrara County School District #1 across four rural campuses. The county has no charter schools, keeping all educational activity within the public district. This centralization is essential for managing resources in such a sparsely populated area.
What is the school experience like in Niobrara County?
The school experience here is incredibly intimate, with an average school size of 211 students. Lusk Elementary is the largest with 302 students, while Lance Creek Elementary provides an extremely small-scale education for just 7 students. Rural life is the defining characteristic of every campus here.
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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.