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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 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,668 students in Carbon County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 43% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
5 Schools
362 Schools
# Students
1,668 Students
92,909 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
7,360 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.39
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,189 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
3%
# Asian Students
15 Students
627 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
581 Students
13,339 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
14%
# Black Students
13 Students
854 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
1,021 Students
71,455 Students
% White Students
61%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
3,302 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
764
# Students in K Grade:
151
7,070
# Students in 1st Grade:
114
6,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
125
6,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
115
6,851
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
6,886
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
6,973
# Students in 6th Grade:
131
7,138
# Students in 7th Grade:
123
7,415
# Students in 8th Grade:
139
7,571
# Students in 9th Grade:
145
7,991
# Students in 10th Grade:
141
7,431
# Students in 11th Grade:
117
6,938
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
6,547
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,108 is higher than the state median of $20,798. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,044 is higher than the state median of $20,086. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,108
$20,798
Spending / Student
$21,044
$20,086
Best Carbon County School District #1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-12
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Rawlins Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 East Brooks Street
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9201
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9201
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Rawlins Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Darnley Road
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-7900
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #44.
Rawlins High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Colorado
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9280
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9280
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
Cooperative 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
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carbon County School District #1?
Carbon County School District #1 manages 5 public schools serving 1,668 students.
What is the rank of Carbon County School District #1?
Carbon County School District #1 is ranked #36 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. 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?
61% 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 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 11:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 13:1.
What is Carbon County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,044 is higher than the state median of $20,086. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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