Top 5 Best Weston County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,244 students in Weston County, WY.
The top ranked public schools in Weston County, WY are Newcastle Middle School, Upton High School and Newcastle Elementary 3-5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weston County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 54% statewide average). Schools in Weston County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Weston County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newcastle Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15 Stampede
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Upton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Poplar
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-2361
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #33.
Newcastle Elementary 3-5
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Grades: 3-5
| 184 students
Rank: #44.
Newcastle High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Casper Avenue
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2713
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: #55.
Upton Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
802 Juniper
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Rank: #66.
Upton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
802 Juniper
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Grades: K-2
| 166 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Weston County, WY

Weston County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
551 Metz
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 465-2253
Grades: K-5
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Weston County, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Weston County, WY include Newcastle Middle School, Upton High School and Newcastle Elementary 3-5.
How many public schools are located in Weston County, WY?
7 public schools are located in Weston County, WY.
What is the racial composition of students in Weston County, WY?
Weston County, WY public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

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