Best Schools in Albany County, WY
Albany County, WY has 18 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 12 elementary) serving 3,914 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Albany County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Albany County, WY
The top high schools in Albany County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laramie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1095 Students
2. Rock River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students
3. Whiting High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
Best Middle Schools in Albany County, WY
The top middle schools in Albany County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laramie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 676 Students
2. Rock River Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany County School District #1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 20 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Albany County, WY
The top elementary schools in Albany County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Snowy Range Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany County School District #1 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 246 Students
2. Indian Paintbrush Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 275 Students
3. Spring Creek Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany County School District #1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students
4. Velma Linford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany County School District #1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
5. Slade Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany County School District #1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
6. Uw Laboratory School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 244 Students
7. Laramie Montessori Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany County School District #1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 95 Students
8. Rock River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany County School District #1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 49 Students
9. Notch Peak Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Albany County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 2 Students
10. Centennial Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Albany County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 4 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Albany County, WY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Albany County, WY has a total population of 37,066 with 41% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Albany County, WY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Albany County, WY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Albany County, WY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Albany County, WY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Albany County, WY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Albany County, WY
How many schools are in Albany County, WY?
Albany County, WY has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 3,914 students in total.
How do schools in Albany County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Albany County score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Albany County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Albany County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Albany County
3 places in Albany County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Laramie (12)
- Rock River (3)
- Centennial (1)
School districts (1)
- Albany County School District #1 (17 schools)