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Platte County Schools & Education

Platte County, Wyoming

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

School Score

53/100

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

$13,058

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,912

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 57/100

State Score Position

#12

of 23 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Platte County

Measured School Summary

Platte County has midrange measured school signals (score: 53/100) with a graduation rate of 79.4%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

With $13,058 per pupil, Platte County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 7% below the Wyoming average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 20% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Platte 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

13 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

53/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #12 of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data.

Completion

79.4%

2.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$13,058

$2,146 above the state average

School coverage

13

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

Platte County has 13 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 Platte 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

Platte County School District #1 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#12

of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.

Platte County School District #1

Elementary to high school visible

913 students

Elementary 3Middle 2High 3Other 1

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Platte County School District #2

Elementary to high school visible

211 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Platte County School District #1 is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Platte County?

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

Rural Education with High Investment

Platte County manages 13 public schools serving 1,124 students across two districts. The school mix includes four elementary, three middle, and four high schools. This infrastructure includes special education and alternative options for the Wheatland and Guernsey communities.

Wheatland and Guernsey Districts

Platte County School District #1 in Wheatland is the largest district, educating 913 students across 9 schools. District #2 serves the Guernsey-Sunrise area with 211 students. There are no charter schools, ensuring all funding and resources stay within the two primary public districts.

Intimate Classes and Rural Roots

Education here is highly personal, with an average school size of just 102 students. Wheatland High School is the largest campus with 271 students, while Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary serves 126. Eight of the county's schools are located in strictly rural settings, emphasizing a quiet, focused learning environment.

School Overview

Total Schools

13

in Platte County

Reported Enrollment

1,124

13 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle3
High4
Other2

2 School Districts in Platte County

Platte County School District #1

9 schools
913 students

Platte County School District #2

3 schools
211 students

13 Public Schools in Platte 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 13 of 13 matching schools

Wheatland High School

Platte County School District #1

Wheatland, 82201 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High271 students

Libbey Elementary

Platte County School District #1

Wheatland, 82201 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–2Primary196 students

West Elementary

Platte County School District #1

Wheatland, 82201 / Town: Remote

Record3–5Primary188 students

Wheatland Middle School

Platte County School District #1

Wheatland, 82201 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle185 students

Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary

Platte County School District #2

Guernsey, 82214 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–6Primary126 students

Guernsey-Sunrise High School

Platte County School District #2

Guernsey, 82214 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High57 students

Chugwater School

Platte County School District #1

Chugwater, 82210 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–12Other28 students

Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High

Platte County School District #2

Guernsey, 82214 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle28 students

Glendo Elementary

Platte County School District #1

Wheatland, 82201 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary22 students

Peak High School

Platte County School District #1

Wheatland, 82201 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Alternative15 students

Glendo High School

Platte County School District #1

Wheatland, 82201 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High8 students

Glendo Day Program

Northeast Wyoming BOCES

Glendo, 82213 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–12Special Education0 students

Glendo Junior High School

Platte County School District #1

Wheatland, 82201 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$13,058

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 Platte County?
Platte County has a school score of 53/100, 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 Platte County?
The high school graduation rate in Platte 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 Platte County spend per student?
Platte County spends $13,058 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 Platte County, Wyoming — FAQ

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

Platte County manages 13 public schools serving 1,124 students across two districts. The school mix includes four elementary, three middle, and four high schools. This infrastructure includes special education and alternative options for the Wheatland and Guernsey communities.

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

Platte County School District #1 in Wheatland is the largest district, educating 913 students across 9 schools. District #2 serves the Guernsey-Sunrise area with 211 students. There are no charter schools, ensuring all funding and resources stay within the two primary public districts.

What is the school experience like in Platte County?

Education here is highly personal, with an average school size of just 102 students. Wheatland High School is the largest campus with 271 students, while Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary serves 126. Eight of the county's schools are located in strictly rural settings, emphasizing a quiet, focused learning environment.

Counties with Similar School Profile

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Wyoming

-0 pts

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Wyoming

-1 pts

52/100

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Wyoming

+1 pts

54/100

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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