Big Horn Middle School

333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 129 students in grades 6-8, Big Horn Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in WY
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Big Horn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Big Horn Middle School's student population of 129 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

Big Horn Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Horn Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WY)
#39 out of 309 schools
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
75-79%
49%
75-79%
53%
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
92%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Horn Middle School's ranking?
Big Horn Middle School is ranked #39 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Big Horn Middle School?
129 students attend Big Horn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Big Horn Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Horn Middle School?
Big Horn Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Big Horn Middle School offer ?
Big Horn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Horn Middle School part of?
Big Horn Middle School is part of Sheridan County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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