Best Schools in Carbon County, WY
Carbon County, WY has 12 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,250 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Carbon County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carbon County, WY
The top high schools in Carbon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rawlins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbon County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 422 Students
2. Hem Junior/senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbon County School District #2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 85 Students
3. Saratoga Middle/high School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbon County School District #2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
4. Victory High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbon County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carbon County, WY
The top middle schools in Carbon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rawlins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbon County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 332 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carbon County, WY
The top elementary schools in Carbon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hanna Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbon County School District #2 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 76 Students
2. Saratoga Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbon County School District #2 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 187 Students
3. Rawlins Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbon County School District #1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 646 Students
4. Elk Mountain Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Carbon County School District #2 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 3 Students
5. Medicine Bow Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbon County School District #2 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 6 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carbon County, WY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carbon County, WY has a total population of 14,537 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carbon 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 Carbon County, WY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carbon County, WY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carbon 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 Carbon County, WY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carbon County, WY
How many schools are in Carbon County, WY?
Carbon County, WY has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,250 students in total.
How do schools in Carbon County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Carbon County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Carbon County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carbon 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: 44%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Carbon County
7 places in Carbon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Rawlins (4)
- Hanna (2)
- Saratoga (2)
- Baggs (1)
- Elk Mountain (1)
- Encampment (1)
- Medicine Bow (1)
School districts (2)
- Carbon County School District #2 (7 schools)
- Carbon County School District #1 (5 schools)