For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 431 students in Big Piney, WY.
The top-ranked public schools in Big Piney, WY are Big Piney High School, La Barge Elementary School and Big Piney Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Piney, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Big Piney have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Big Piney, WY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Piney High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
916 Piney Drive
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 276-3324
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 276-3324
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
La Barge Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 O Avenue
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 386-2227
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 386-2227
Gr: K-5 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Big Piney Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Nichols Street
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 276-3315
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 276-3315
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Big Piney Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
630 Budd Avenue
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 276-3313
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 276-3313
Gr: K-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Big Piney, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Big Piney, WY include Big Piney High School, La Barge Elementary School and Big Piney Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Big Piney?
4 public schools are located in Big Piney.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Piney?
Big Piney public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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