Serving 757 students in grades 9-12, Green River High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Green River High School's attendance zone covers the entire Green River, WY school district, encompassing approximately 3,758.3 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 61.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Green River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Green River High School's student population of 757 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Stay Connected
School Rankings
Green River High School ranks within the top 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green River High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 303 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.8%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green River High School's ranking?
Green River High School is ranked #122 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Green River High School often compared to?
Green River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Green River High School?
The graduation rate of Green River High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Green River High School?
757 students attend Green River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Green River High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Green River High School?
Green River High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Green River High School offer ?
Green River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Green River High School part of?
Green River High School is part of Sweetwater County School District #2.
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