For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 966 students in Big Horn County, WY. The top ranked public high schools in Big Horn County, WY are Burlington High School, Riverside Middle/high School and Lovell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Horn County, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Big Horn County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wyoming public high schools.
Big Horn County, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greybull High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Big Horn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
109 School Avenue
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Middle/high School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1212 West B Street
Basin, WY 82410
(307) 568-2416
Basin, WY 82410
(307) 568-2416
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Lovell High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 Hampshire Avenue
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-2256
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-2256
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Greybull High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
732 North 6th Street
Greybull, WY 82426
(307) 765-2537
Greybull, WY 82426
(307) 765-2537
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Rocky Mountain High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 South 3rd East
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Big Horn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 176
Byron, WY 82412
(307) 548-2723
Byron, WY 82412
(307) 548-2723
Gr: PK-5 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 18%
170 School Ave
Manderson, WY 82432
(307) 568-2846
Manderson, WY 82432
(307) 568-2846
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
P.o. Box 99
Hyattville, WY 82428
(307) 469-2350
Hyattville, WY 82428
(307) 469-2350
Gr: K-4 | 3 students
170 School Ave
Manderson, WY 82432
(307) 568-2846
Manderson, WY 82432
(307) 568-2846
Gr: 5 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Big Horn County, WY?
The top ranked public high schools in Big Horn County, WY include Burlington High School, Riverside Middle/high School and Lovell High School. Big Horn County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wyoming.
How many public high schools are located in Big Horn County?
5 public high schools are located in Big Horn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Horn County?
Big Horn County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Big Horn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Big Horn County include: Riverside Middle/high School vs. Greybull High School, Greybull High School vs. Riverside Middle/high School, Lovell High School vs. Greybull High School
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