Best Schools in Sweetwater County, WY
Sweetwater County, WY has 32 public schools (7 high, 7 middle, 17 elementary) serving 9,085 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Sweetwater County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sweetwater County, WY
The top high schools in Sweetwater County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farson-eden High School
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Sweetwater County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
2. Rawlins High School
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Carbon County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 422 Students
3. Green River High School
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Sweetwater County School District #2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 748 Students
4. Kemmerer Junior Senior High School
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Lincoln County School District #1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 264 Students
5. Rock Springs High School
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Sweetwater County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1502 Students
6. Black Butte High School
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Sweetwater County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 102 Students
7. Expedition Academy
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Sweetwater County School District #2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 42 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sweetwater County, WY
The top middle schools in Sweetwater County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farson-eden Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Sweetwater County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 40 Students
2. Lincoln Middle School
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Sweetwater County School District #2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students
3. Rock Springs Junior High
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Sweetwater County School District #1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 769 Students
4. Pilot Butte Elementary
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Sweetwater County School District #1 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 586 Students
5. Rawlins Middle School
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Carbon County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 332 Students
6. Eastside Elementary
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Sweetwater County School District #1 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 525 Students
7. Desert Middle School
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Sweetwater County School District #1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 5 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sweetwater County, WY
The top elementary schools in Sweetwater County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harrison Elementary
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Sweetwater County School District #2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 228 Students
2. Stagecoach Elementary
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Sweetwater County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 433 Students
3. Washington Elementary
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Sweetwater County School District #2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 207 Students
4. Canyon Elementary School
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Lincoln County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 320 Students
5. Farson-eden Elementary
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Sweetwater County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 48 Students
6. Monroe Elementary School
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Sweetwater County School District #2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 313 Students
7. Northpark Elementary
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Sweetwater County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 177 Students
8. Walnut Elementary
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Sweetwater County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 212 Students
9. Sage Elementary
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Sweetwater County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 384 Students
10. Truman Elementary
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Sweetwater County School District #2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sweetwater County, WY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sweetwater County, WY has a total population of 42,272 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater County, WY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sweetwater County, WY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater County, WY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sweetwater County, WY
How many schools are in Sweetwater County, WY?
Sweetwater County, WY has 32 public schools: 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 9,085 students in total.
How do schools in Sweetwater County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Sweetwater County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Sweetwater County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sweetwater 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: 46%
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sweetwater County
6 places in Sweetwater County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Rock Springs (10)
- Green River (7)
- Farson (3)
- Wamsutter (2)
- Granger (1)
- Mckinnon (1)
School districts (2)
- Sweetwater County School District #1 (15 schools)
- Sweetwater County School District #2 (10 schools)