Hot Springs County School District #1

415 Springview Street
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Hot Springs County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 618 students in Hot Springs County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Hot Springs County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
3 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
618 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hot Springs County School District #1, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 75% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WY)
#5 out of 48 school districts
(Top 20%)
69%
49%
64%
53%
55-59%
47%
75%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.39
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
86%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,074 is higher than the state median of $21,219. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,207 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WY)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,074
$21,219
Spending / Student
$21,207
$20,493

Best Hot Springs County School District #1 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thermopolis Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1450 Valleyview Drive
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Gr: 5-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs County High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
231 Park Street
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6511
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Ralph Witters Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Springview
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6561
Gr: PK-4 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hot Springs County School District #1?
Hot Springs County School District #1 manages 3 public schools serving 618 students.
What is the rank of Hot Springs County School District #1?
Hot Springs County School District #1 is ranked #3 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs County School District #1?
86% of Hot Springs County School District #1 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hot Springs County School District #1?
Hot Springs County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Hot Springs County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,207 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 618 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in WY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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