Big Horn County School District #2

502 Hampshire Avenue
Lovell, WY 82431
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 708 students in Big Horn County School District #2. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Big Horn County School District #2 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
3 Schools
360 Schools
# Students
708 Students
89,935 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
7,418 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Big Horn County School District #2, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WY)
#16 out of 48 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60%
49%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

56%
53%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
47%
82%
81.4%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
16.2%
34.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.41

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
3%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
1%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
12%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
1%
% White
84%
75%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,774 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,676. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,804 is less than the state median of $22,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WY)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$2,039 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$15 MM
$1,983 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$20,774
$22,676

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$21,804
$22,046

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Big Horn County School District #2 Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lovell Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
325 West 9th
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-6553
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lovell High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
502 Hampshire Avenue
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-2256
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Lovell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Shoshone
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-2247
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Big Horn County School District #2?
Big Horn County School District #2 manages 3 public schools serving 708 students.
What is the rank of Big Horn County School District #2?
Big Horn County School District #2 is ranked #16 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Horn County School District #2?
84% of Big Horn County School District #2 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Horn County School District #2?
Big Horn County School District #2 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Big Horn County School District #2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,804 is less than the state median of $22,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 82% (Top 30% in WY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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