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Sheridan County Schools & Education

Sheridan County, Wyoming

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

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

83.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

83.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 82.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,009

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,912

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 57/100

State Score Position

#18

of 23 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Sheridan County

Measured School Summary

Sheridan County has midrange measured school signals (score: 48/100) with a graduation rate of 83.5%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Sheridan County spends $9,009 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 15% below the Wyoming average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Sheridan 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

21 public schools and 4 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

48/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #18 of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data.

Completion

83.5%

1.5 pts above the state average

Funding context

$9,009

$1,903 below the state average

School coverage

21

4 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

Sheridan County has 21 public schools across 4 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 Sheridan 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.

Mixed school landscape

Sheridan County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#18

of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.

Sheridan County School District #2

Elementary to high school visible

3,599 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 2Other 0

10 listed schools in this county slice.

Sheridan County School District #1

Elementary to high school visible

1,163 students

Elementary 3Middle 2High 3Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

Sheridan County School District #3

Other grade structure

82 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

Wyoming Department of Family Services

High school only in this slice

3 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Sheridan County School District #2 is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Sheridan County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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 Comprehensive Network of Four School Districts

Sheridan County manages a network of 21 public schools serving 4,847 students across four distinct districts. The system includes a balanced infrastructure of nine elementary, four middle, and six high schools.

Sheridan School District #2 Leads the Region

Sheridan County School District #2 is the largest provider, educating 3,599 students across 10 different schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with the public districts handling 100% of the student population.

A Blend of Town and Rural Learning

The county offers a diverse mix of 10 town schools and 11 rural schools, with an average school size of 242 students. Sheridan High School is the largest campus with 1,092 students, contrasting with much smaller specialized facilities.

School Overview

Total Schools

21

in Sheridan County

Reported Enrollment

4,847

21 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9
Middle4
High6
Other2

4 School Districts in Sheridan County

Sheridan County School District #2

Guide
10 schools
3,599 students
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Sheridan County School District #1

8 schools
1,163 students

Sheridan County School District #3

1 school
82 students

Wyoming Department of Family Services

2 schools
17 students

21 Public Schools in Sheridan County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 21 matching schools

Sheridan High School

Sheridan County School District #2

Sheridan, 82801 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,092 students

Sheridan Junior High School

Sheridan County School District #2

Sheridan, 82801 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle843 students

Sagebrush Elementary

Sheridan County School District #2

Sheridan, 82801 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary326 students

Meadowlark Elementary

Sheridan County School District #2

Sheridan, 82801 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary314 students

Henry A. Coffeen Elementary

Sheridan County School District #2

Sheridan, 82801 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary302 students

Woodland Park Elementary

Sheridan County School District #2

Sheridan, 82801 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary298 students

Highland Park Elementary

Sheridan County School District #2

Sheridan, 82801 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary295 students

Tongue River High School

Sheridan County School District #1

Dayton, 82836 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High258 students

Tongue River Elementary

Sheridan County School District #1

Ranchester, 82839 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary230 students

Big Horn Elementary

Sheridan County School District #1

Big Horn, 82833 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary208 students

Tongue River Middle School

Sheridan County School District #1

Ranchester, 82839 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle159 students

Big Horn High School

Sheridan County School District #1

Big Horn, 82833 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High143 students

Big Horn Middle School

Sheridan County School District #1

Big Horn, 82833 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle133 students

Clearmont K-12 School

Sheridan County School District #3

Clearmont, 82835 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–12Other82 students

John C. Schiffer Collaborative School

Sheridan County School District #2

Sheridan, 82801 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Alternative72 students

Story Elementary

Sheridan County School District #2

Story, 82842 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary37 students

Slack Elementary

Sheridan County School District #1

Ranchester, 82839 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary25 students

The Wright Place

Sheridan County School District #2

Sheridan, 82801 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Alternative20 students

The Bridge School

Sheridan County School District #1

Dayton, 82836 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12Alternative7 students

Wyoming Girls School

Wyoming Department of Family Services

Sheridan, 82801 / Town: Remote

Record7–12Alternative3 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,009

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 Sheridan County?
Sheridan County has a school score of 48/100, 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 Sheridan County?
The high school graduation rate in Sheridan County is 83.5%, 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 Sheridan County spend per student?
Sheridan County spends $9,009 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 Sheridan County, Wyoming — FAQ

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

Sheridan County manages a network of 21 public schools serving 4,847 students across four distinct districts. The system includes a balanced infrastructure of nine elementary, four middle, and six high schools.

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

Sheridan County School District #2 is the largest provider, educating 3,599 students across 10 different schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with the public districts handling 100% of the student population.

What is the school experience like in Sheridan County?

The county offers a diverse mix of 10 town schools and 11 rural schools, with an average school size of 242 students. Sheridan High School is the largest campus with 1,092 students, contrasting with much smaller specialized facilities.

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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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