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Sweetwater County Schools & Education

Sweetwater 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

81.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

81.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 82.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,484

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,912

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 57/100

State Score Position

#19

of 23 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Sweetwater County

Measured School Summary

Sweetwater County has midrange measured school signals (score: 48/100) with a graduation rate of 81.7%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Sweetwater County spends $9,484 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 16% below the Wyoming average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Sweetwater 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

26 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

48/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #19 of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data.

Completion

81.7%

0.3 pts below the state average

Funding context

$9,484

$1,428 below the state average

School coverage

26

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

Sweetwater County has 26 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 Sweetwater 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

Sweetwater 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

#19

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.

Sweetwater County School District #1

Elementary to high school visible

5,051 students

Elementary 7Middle 5High 3Other 0

15 listed schools in this county slice.

Sweetwater County School District #2

Elementary to high school visible

2,406 students

Elementary 7Middle 1High 2Other 0

10 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Sweetwater County School District #1 is the largest listed district slice, with 15 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 Sweetwater County?

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

Extensive Infrastructure for a Growing Student Body

Sweetwater County supports a large population of 7,457 students across 26 public schools. Two major districts oversee a wide array of facilities, including 14 elementary schools and five high schools.

Rock Springs and Green River Districts

Sweetwater County School District #1 is the primary educator, managing 15 schools and 5,051 students. No charter schools operate in the county, leaving the two main public districts to lead all local education.

Town-Centered Schools with Diverse Sizes

The district landscape is primarily town-based with 18 schools located in urban centers and eight in rural areas. Large campuses like Rock Springs High School, with 1,502 students, provide a traditional comprehensive high school experience.

School Overview

Total Schools

26

in Sweetwater County

Reported Enrollment

7,457

26 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary14
Middle6
High5
Other1

2 School Districts in Sweetwater County

Sweetwater County School District #1

Guide
15 schools
5,051 students
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Sweetwater County School District #2

10 schools
2,406 students

26 Public Schools in Sweetwater 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 26 matching schools

Rock Springs High School

Sweetwater County School District #1

Rock Springs, 82902 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,502 students

Rock Springs Junior High

Sweetwater County School District #1

Rock Springs, 82902 / Town: Remote

Record7–8Middle769 students

Green River High School

Sweetwater County School District #2

Green River, 82935 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High748 students

Pilot Butte Elementary

Sweetwater County School District #1

Rock Springs, 82902 / Town: Remote

Record4–6Middle586 students

Lincoln Middle School

Sweetwater County School District #2

Green River, 82935 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle557 students

Eastside Elementary

Sweetwater County School District #1

Rock Springs, 82902 / Town: Remote

Record4–6Middle525 students

Stagecoach Elementary

Sweetwater County School District #1

Rock Springs, 82902 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–3Primary433 students

Sage Elementary

Sweetwater County School District #1

Rock Springs, 82902 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–3Primary384 students

Monroe Elementary School

Sweetwater County School District #2

Green River, 82935 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary313 students

Truman Elementary

Sweetwater County School District #2

Green River, 82935 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary290 students

Harrison Elementary

Sweetwater County School District #2

Green River, 82935 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary228 students

Walnut Elementary

Sweetwater County School District #1

Rock Springs, 82902 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–3Primary212 students

Washington Elementary

Sweetwater County School District #2

Green River, 82935 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary207 students

Desert View Elementary

Sweetwater County School District #1

Rock Springs, 82902 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–3Primary197 students

Northpark Elementary

Sweetwater County School District #1

Rock Springs, 82902 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–3Primary177 students

Black Butte High School

Sweetwater County School District #1

Rock Springs, 82902 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Alternative102 students

Farson-Eden High School

Sweetwater County School District #1

Farson, 82932 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High51 students

Farson-Eden Elementary

Sweetwater County School District #1

Farson, 82932 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary48 students

Expedition Academy

Sweetwater County School District #2

Green River, 82935 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Alternative42 students

Farson-Eden Middle School

Sweetwater County School District #1

Farson, 82932 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle40 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,484

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 Sweetwater County?
Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater County?
The high school graduation rate in Sweetwater County is 81.7%, 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 Sweetwater County spend per student?
Sweetwater County spends $9,484 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 Sweetwater County, Wyoming — FAQ

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

Sweetwater County supports a large population of 7,457 students across 26 public schools. Two major districts oversee a wide array of facilities, including 14 elementary schools and five high schools.

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

Sweetwater County School District #1 is the primary educator, managing 15 schools and 5,051 students. No charter schools operate in the county, leaving the two main public districts to lead all local education.

What is the school experience like in Sweetwater County?

The district landscape is primarily town-based with 18 schools located in urban centers and eight in rural areas. Large campuses like Rock Springs High School, with 1,502 students, provide a traditional comprehensive high school experience.

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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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