For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,272 students in 82717, WY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 82717, WY are Sage Valley Junior High School, Recluse School and Twin Spruce Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 82717 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 57% statewide average). Middle schools in 82717, WY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82717, WY Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sage Valley Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 West Lakeway Road
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-2225
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-2225
Gr: 7-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Recluse School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31 Greenough Road
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-9612
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-9612
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Twin Spruce Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 East 7th Street
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-3144
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-3144
Gr: 7-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 82717, WY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 82717, WY include Sage Valley Junior High School, Recluse School and Twin Spruce Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 82717?
3 public middle schools are located in 82717.
What is the racial composition of students in 82717?
82717 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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