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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 584 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
3 Schools
360 Schools
# Students
584 Students
89,935 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
7,418 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.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 48 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Graduation Rate
75%
81.4%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.3%
34.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.41
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% White
83%
75%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,003 is higher than the state median of $22,676. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,271 is higher than the state median of $22,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$2,039 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$1,983 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$29,003
$22,676
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,271
$22,046
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hot Springs County School District #1 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thermopolis Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1450 Valleyview Drive
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Gr: 5-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs County High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
231 Park Street
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6511
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6511
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Ralph Witters Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Springview
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6561
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6561
Gr: PK-4 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 584 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?
83% of Hot Springs County School District #1 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 $28,271 is higher than the state median of $22,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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