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Weston County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Weston County School District #7

Elementary to high school visible

725 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

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

Elementary3
Middle2
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Weston County

Weston County School District #1

4 schools
778 students

Weston County School District #7

3 schools
725 students

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 data

Level

Showing 7 of 7 matching schools

Upton Elementary

Weston County School District #7

Upton, 82730 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary478 students

Newcastle High School

Weston County School District #1

Newcastle, 82701 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High224 students

Newcastle Elementary 3-5

Weston County School District #1

Newcastle, 82701 / Town: Remote

Record3–5Primary206 students

Newcastle Middle School

Weston County School District #1

Newcastle, 82701 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle178 students

Upton Middle School

Weston County School District #7

Upton, 82730 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle174 students

Newcastle Elementary K-2

Weston County School District #1

Newcastle, 82701 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–2Primary170 students

Upton High School

Weston County School District #7

Upton, 82730 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High73 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$11,251

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 Weston County?
Weston 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 Weston County?
The high school graduation rate in Weston County is 81.9%, 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 Weston County spend per student?
Weston County spends $11,251 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 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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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.