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Park County Schools & Education

Park County, Wyoming

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

School Score

75/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

91.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 82.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,732

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,912

School Score

75/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 57/100

State Score Position

#4

of 23 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Park County

Measured School Summary

Park County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 75/100 and a graduation rate of 91.2%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Park County spends $10,732 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 32% above the Wyoming average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 9.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Park 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

17 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

75/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #4 of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data.

Completion

91.2%

9.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$10,732

$180 below the state average

School coverage

17

3 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Park County has 17 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 Park 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.

Higher-signal county

Park County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.

State position

#4

of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points above 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.

Park County School District # 6

Elementary to high school visible

2,049 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 2Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

Park County School District # 1

Elementary to high school visible

1,876 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 2Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Park County School District #16

Other grade structure

102 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Park County School District # 6 is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Park County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Park 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 Park 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.

Cody and Powell District Leaders

Park County School District #6 (Cody) is the largest with 2,049 students, followed by District #1 (Powell) with 1,876 students. District #16 serves the Meeteetse area with 102 students. There are no charter schools, as the traditional public districts deliver high performance across the board.

Town-Centered Schools and Scenic Locales

The majority of schools—12 out of 17—are located in town settings, with an average enrollment of 252 students. Cody High School is the largest campus with 629 students, while Powell High serves 592. The atmosphere is academic and community-oriented, set against a stunning mountain backdrop.

School Overview

Total Schools

17

in Park County

Reported Enrollment

4,027

17 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9
Middle2
High4
Other2

3 School Districts in Park County

Park County School District # 6

8 schools
2,049 students

Park County School District # 1

7 schools
1,876 students

Park County School District #16

1 school
102 students

17 Public Schools in Park 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 data

Level

Showing 17 of 17 matching schools

Cody High School

Park County School District # 6

Cody, 82414 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High629 students

Powell High School

Park County School District # 1

Powell, 82435 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High592 students

Cody Middle School

Park County School District # 6

Cody, 82414 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle465 students

Powell Middle School

Park County School District # 1

Powell, 82435 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle419 students

Westside Elementary

Park County School District # 1

Powell, 82435 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary314 students

Sunset Elementary

Park County School District # 6

Cody, 82414 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary311 students

Southside Elementary

Park County School District # 1

Powell, 82435 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary302 students

Glenn Livingston Elementary

Park County School District # 6

Cody, 82414 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary295 students

Eastside Elementary

Park County School District # 6

Cody, 82414 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary292 students

Parkside Elementary

Park County School District # 1

Powell, 82435 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary210 students

Meeteetse School

Park County School District #16

Meeteetse, 82433 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other102 students

Heart Mountain Academy

Park County School District # 6

Cody, 82414 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Alternative37 students

Clark Elementary

Park County School District # 1

Powell, 82435 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary20 students

Shoshone Learning Center

Park County School District # 1

Powell, 82435 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Alternative19 students

Wapiti Elementary

Park County School District # 6

Cody, 82414 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary13 students

Valley Elementary

Park County School District # 6

Cody, 82414 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary7 students

Spirit Mountain Academy

BOCES 5

Cody, 82414 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–12Special Education0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,732

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 Park County?
Park County has a school score of 75/100, which is a higher 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 Park County?
The high school graduation rate in Park County is 91.2%, which is above 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 Park County spend per student?
Park County spends $10,732 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 Park County, Wyoming — FAQ

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

Park County School District #6 (Cody) is the largest with 2,049 students, followed by District #1 (Powell) with 1,876 students. District #16 serves the Meeteetse area with 102 students. There are no charter schools, as the traditional public districts deliver high performance across the board.

What is the school experience like in Park County?

The majority of schools—12 out of 17—are located in town settings, with an average enrollment of 252 students. Cody High School is the largest campus with 629 students, while Powell High serves 592. The atmosphere is academic and community-oriented, set against a stunning mountain backdrop.

Counties with Similar School Profile

Crook County

Wyoming

+5 pts

81/100

School score

Converse County

Wyoming

-6 pts

69/100

School score

Lincoln County

Wyoming

-7 pts

69/100

School score

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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