Best Schools in Sheridan County, WY
Sheridan County, WY has 22 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 4,932 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Sheridan County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sheridan County, WY
The top high schools in Sheridan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Big Horn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 143 Students
2. Sheridan High School
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Sheridan County School District #2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1092 Students
3. Tongue River High School
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Projected Test Scores
Sheridan County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
4. John C. Schiffer Collaborative School
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Sheridan County School District #2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 72 Students
5. The Bridge School
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Sheridan County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 7 Students
6. Wyoming Girls School
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Wyoming Department Of Family Services • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 3 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sheridan County, WY
The top middle schools in Sheridan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Big Horn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 133 Students
2. Sheridan Junior High School
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Sheridan County School District #2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 843 Students
3. Tongue River Middle School
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Sheridan County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
4. The Wright Place
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Sheridan County School District #2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 20 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sheridan County, WY
The top elementary schools in Sheridan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Big Horn Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 208 Students
2. Henry A. Coffeen Elementary
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Sheridan County School District #2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 302 Students
3. Highland Park Elementary
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Sheridan County School District #2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
4. Tongue River Elementary
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Sheridan County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 230 Students
5. Sagebrush Elementary
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Sheridan County School District #2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 326 Students
6. Woodland Park Elementary
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Sheridan County School District #2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
7. Meadowlark Elementary
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Sheridan County School District #2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 314 Students
8. Slack Elementary
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Sheridan County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 25 Students
9. Martin Luther Grammar School
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Martin Luther Grammar School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 19 Students
10. Story Elementary
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Sheridan County School District #2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 37 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sheridan County, WY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sheridan County, WY has a total population of 30,921 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County, WY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sheridan County, WY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sheridan 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 Sheridan County, WY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sheridan County, WY
How many schools are in Sheridan County, WY?
Sheridan County, WY has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 4,932 students in total.
How do schools in Sheridan County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Sheridan County score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Sheridan County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sheridan 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Sheridan County, WY
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sheridan County
6 places in Sheridan County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (2)
- Sheridan County School District #2 (10 schools)
- Sheridan County School District #1 (8 schools)