Kemmerer Junior Senior High School is a high school in rural Kemmerer, Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. It is the only high school in its school district, Lincoln County School District Number 1.
Serving 269 students in grades 7-12, Kemmerer Junior Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kemmerer Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kemmerer Junior Senior High School's student population of 269 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Colors
Red and black
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kemmerer Junior Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kemmerer Junior Senior High School is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 303 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ranger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kemmerer Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Kemmerer Junior Senior High School is ranked #64 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kemmerer Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Kemmerer Junior Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Kemmerer Junior Senior High School?
269 students attend Kemmerer Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kemmerer Junior Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kemmerer Junior Senior High School?
Kemmerer Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kemmerer Junior Senior High School offer ?
Kemmerer Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kemmerer Junior Senior High School part of?
Kemmerer Junior Senior High School is part of Lincoln County School District #1.
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