Powell High School vs. Cody High School
Should I attend Powell High School or Cody High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Powell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Cody High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 573 students in grades 9-12, Powell High School ranks in the bottom 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 52% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 612 students in grades 9-12, Cody 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 47% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
573 students
612 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#163 out of 311 schools in WY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#139 out of 311 schools in WY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
60%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
148
173
Grade 10 Students
156
144
Grade 11 Students
149
160
Grade 12 Students
120
135
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
3%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
84%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
