Weston County Schools & Education
Weston County, Wyoming
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
81.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
81.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,251
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,912
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#13
of 23 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Weston County
Measured School Summary
Weston County has midrange measured school signals (score: 53/100) with a graduation rate of 81.9%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Weston County spends $11,251 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 7% below the Wyoming average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Weston 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
7 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 #13 of 23 Wyoming counties with school score data.
Completion
81.9%
0.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$11,251
$339 above the state average
School coverage
7
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
Weston County has 7 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.
What Weston 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
Weston 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
#13
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.
Weston County School District #1
Elementary to high school visible
778 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Weston County School District #7
Elementary to high school visible
725 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Weston 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 Weston County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Weston 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 Weston 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.
Seven Schools Supporting Two Local Districts
Weston County provides education through seven public schools and two districts for a total of 1,503 students. The infrastructure is evenly split among three elementary, two middle, and two high schools.
Newcastle and Upton District Success
Weston County School District #1 is the larger of the two districts, serving 778 students. No charter schools operate in the county, ensuring all 1,503 students are served by traditional public institutions.
A Comfortable Blend of Town and Rural
The county features a mix of four town and three rural schools, with an average enrollment of 215 students. Upton Elementary is the largest individual school with 478 students, nearly double the size of the largest high school.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Weston County
Reported Enrollment
1,503
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Weston County
Weston County School District #1
Weston County School District #7
7 Public Schools in Weston 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Elementary | Record | Weston County School District #7 | Upton, 82730Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 478 |
| Newcastle High School | Record | Weston County School District #1 | Newcastle, 82701Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 224 |
| Newcastle Elementary 3-5 | Record | Weston County School District #1 | Newcastle, 82701Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 206 |
| Newcastle Middle School | Record | Weston County School District #1 | Newcastle, 82701Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 178 |
| Upton Middle School | Record | Weston County School District #7 | Upton, 82730Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 174 |
| Newcastle Elementary K-2 | Record | Weston County School District #1 | Newcastle, 82701Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 170 |
| Upton High School | Record | Weston County School District #7 | Upton, 82730Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 73 |
Upton Elementary
Weston County School District #7
Upton, 82730 / Rural: Remote
Newcastle High School
Weston County School District #1
Newcastle, 82701 / Town: Remote
Newcastle Elementary 3-5
Weston County School District #1
Newcastle, 82701 / Town: Remote
Newcastle Middle School
Weston County School District #1
Newcastle, 82701 / Town: Remote
Upton Middle School
Weston County School District #7
Upton, 82730 / Rural: Remote
Newcastle Elementary K-2
Weston County School District #1
Newcastle, 82701 / Town: Remote
Upton High School
Weston County School District #7
Upton, 82730 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,251
State avg $10,912
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Schools in Weston County, Wyoming — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Weston County, Wyoming?
Weston County provides education through seven public schools and two districts for a total of 1,503 students. The infrastructure is evenly split among three elementary, two middle, and two high schools.
What are the major school districts in Weston County, Wyoming?
Weston County School District #1 is the larger of the two districts, serving 778 students. No charter schools operate in the county, ensuring all 1,503 students are served by traditional public institutions.
What is the school experience like in Weston County?
The county features a mix of four town and three rural schools, with an average enrollment of 215 students. Upton Elementary is the largest individual school with 478 students, nearly double the size of the largest high school.
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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.