Big Horn County School District #1

99 South Division
Cowley, WY 82420
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,247 students in Big Horn County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Big Horn County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Big Horn County School District #1 are Burlington High School, Burlington Elementary School and Burlington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Big Horn County School District #1 has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wyoming.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
6 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
1,247 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Big Horn County School District #1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has increased from 55-59% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WY)
#33 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
42%
48%
56%
53%
49%
47%
70-74%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.39
% American Indian
2%
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
84%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,966 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,219. The school district revenue/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,930 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WY)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,966
$21,219
Spending / Student
$18,930
$20,493

Best Big Horn County School District #1 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
109 School Avenue
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
109 School Avenue
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Grades: PK-5
| 120 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Burlington Middle School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
109 School Avenue
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
Rank: #44.
Rocky Mountain Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 South 3rd East
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
Rocky Mountain High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
404 South 3rd East
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #66.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 South Division
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Big Horn County School District #1?
Big Horn County School District #1 manages 6 public schools serving 1,247 students.
What is the rank of Big Horn County School District #1?
Big Horn County School District #1 is ranked #32 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Horn County School District #1?
84% of Big Horn County School District #1 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Horn County School District #1?
Big Horn County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Big Horn County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,930 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in WY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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