For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 867 students in Carbon County, WY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carbon County, WY are Little Snake River Valley School, Saratoga Middle/high School and Encampment K-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbon County, WY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 57% statewide average). Middle schools in Carbon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wyoming public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public middle school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carbon County (2026)
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.
Saratoga Middle/high School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 West Elm Street
Saratoga, WY 82331
(307) 326-5246
Saratoga, WY 82331
(307) 326-5246
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Encampment K-12 School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
514 Rankin Street
Encampment, WY 82325
(307) 327-5442
Encampment, WY 82325
(307) 327-5442
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Hem Junior/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Adams Street
Hanna, WY 82327
(307) 325-6545
Hanna, WY 82327
(307) 325-6545
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Carbon County, WY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carbon County, WY include Little Snake River Valley School, Saratoga Middle/high School and Encampment K-12 School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carbon County?
5 public middle schools are located in Carbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbon County?
Carbon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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