Best Schools in Platte County, WY
Platte County, WY has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,359 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Platte County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Platte County, WY
The top high schools in Platte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wheatland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 271 Students
2. Southeast High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goshen County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 83 Students
3. Guernsey-sunrise High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte County School District #2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
4. Glendo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 8 Students
5. Peak High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 15 Students
Best Middle Schools in Platte County, WY
The top middle schools in Platte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeast Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goshen County School District #1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 39 Students
2. Wheatland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 185 Students
3. Guernsey-sunrise Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte County School District #2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 28 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Platte County, WY
The top elementary schools in Platte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeast Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goshen County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 113 Students
2. West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte County School District #1 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 188 Students
3. Guernsey-sunrise Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte County School District #2 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 126 Students
4. Glendo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte County School District #1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 22 Students
5. Libbey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte County School District #1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 196 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Platte County, WY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Platte County, WY has a total population of 8,605 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Platte 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 Platte County, WY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Platte County, WY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Platte 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 Platte County, WY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Platte County, WY
How many schools are in Platte County, WY?
Platte County, WY has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,359 students in total.
How do schools in Platte County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Platte County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Platte County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Platte 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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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Platte County
4 places in Platte County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (2)
- Platte County School District #1 (8 schools)
- Platte County School District #2 (3 schools)