Best 82717 Wyoming Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,300 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 16% 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)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sage Valley Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 West Lakeway Road
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-2225
Gr: 7-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Recluse School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Greenough Road
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-9612
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Twin Spruce Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 East 7th Street
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-3144
Gr: 7-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

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