Best Schools in Buford, WY
Buford, WY has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,516 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Buford greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buford, WY
The top high schools in Buford, 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. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laramie County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1283 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buford, WY
The top middle schools in Buford, 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. Mccormick Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laramie County School District #1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 654 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buford, WY
The top elementary schools in Buford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilchrist Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laramie County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 111 Students
2. Prairie Wind Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laramie County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 469 Students
3. Clawson Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laramie County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 3 Students
4. Willadsen Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laramie County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 10 Students
5. Beitel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 215 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buford, WY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buford, WY has a total population of 403 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buford, 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 Buford, WY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buford, WY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buford, 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 Buford, WY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buford, WY
How many schools are in Buford, WY?
Buford, WY has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,516 students in total.
How do schools in Buford perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Buford score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Buford greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buford?
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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