Best High Schools in Newcastle, WY

Newcastle, WY has 5 high schools with 1,109 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Newcastle score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newcastle meet expectations.

1. Upton High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Weston County School District #7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students

2. Niobrara County High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Niobrara County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students

3. Newcastle High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students

4. Wright Jr. & Sr. High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Campbell County School District #1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 189 Students

5. Glenrock Jr/sr High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Converse County School District #2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 324 Students

Best Middle Schools in Newcastle, WY

Newcastle, WY has 4 middle schools with 594 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Newcastle score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newcastle exceed expectations.

1. Newcastle Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students

2. Upton Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Weston County School District #7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 174 Students

3. Lusk Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Niobrara County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 234 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Newcastle, WY

Newcastle, WY has 5 elementary schools with 1,056 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Newcastle score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newcastle meet expectations.

1. Cottonwood Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Campbell County School District #1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 195 Students

2. Newcastle Elementary 3-5

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 206 Students

3. Upton Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Weston County School District #7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 478 Students

4. Dry Creek Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Converse County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 8 Students

5. Lance Creek Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Niobrara County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 7 Students

6. Newcastle Elementary K-2

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Weston County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 170 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Newcastle, WY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Newcastle, WY has a total population of 4,442 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Newcastle, WY

2,759

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newcastle, WY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

10.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.51 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.37 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newcastle, WY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newcastle, WY.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

980 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Newcastle, WY Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Newcastle, WY

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Osage, WY

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Four Corners, WY

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Upton, WY

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Sanator, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Rochford, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hill City, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Custer, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hanna, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Mystic, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Dudley, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations