Top Rankings
Carbon County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,633 students in Carbon 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 Carbon County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
5 Schools
360 Schools
# Students
1,633 Students
89,935 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
7,418 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carbon 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Graduation Rate
81%
81.4%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.1%
34.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.41
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
35%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
60%
75%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,029 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,676. The school district revenue/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,235 is higher than the state median of $22,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$2,039 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$38 MM
$1,983 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,029
$22,676
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,235
$22,046
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Carbon County School District #1 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Little Snake River Valley School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
333 North Street
Baggs, WY 82321
(307) 383-2185
Baggs, WY 82321
(307) 383-2185
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Rawlins Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 East Brooks Street
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9201
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9201
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Rawlins Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Darnley Road
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-7900
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Rawlins High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Colorado
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9280
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9280
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Victory High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 Rodeo
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9250
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9250
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carbon County School District #1?
Carbon County School District #1 manages 5 public schools serving 1,633 students.
What is the rank of Carbon County School District #1?
Carbon County School District #1 is ranked #33 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carbon County School District #1?
60% of Carbon County School District #1 students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carbon County School District #1?
Carbon County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Carbon County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,235 is higher than the state median of $22,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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