Johnson County School District #1

601 West Lott Street
Buffalo, WY 82834
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,137 students in Johnson County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Johnson County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (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 25% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
6 Schools
360 Schools
# Students
1,137 Students
89,935 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
7,418 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Johnson County School District #1, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WY)
#11 out of 48 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

62%
49%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

57%
53%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

47%
47%
87%
81.4%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
16.6%
34.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
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
1%
1%

Showing 2000–2009. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
7%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
1%
% White
86%
75%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,772 is higher than the state median of $22,676. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,621 is higher than the state median of $22,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WY)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$2,039 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$28 MM
$1,983 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$24,772
$22,676

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$24,621
$22,046

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Johnson County School District #1 Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kaycee School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
235 Holt Street
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 738-2323
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Clear Creek Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
361 West Gatchell
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-5594
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Cloud Peak Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Conrad
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-0153
Gr: 3-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
29891 Old Highway 87
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2269
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
550 South Burritt Avenue
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-9518
Gr: PK-2 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
New West High School
Alternative School
300 S. Spruce
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 620-2478
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Johnson County School District #1?
Johnson County School District #1 manages 6 public schools serving 1,137 students.
What is the rank of Johnson County School District #1?
Johnson County School District #1 is ranked #11 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County School District #1?
86% of Johnson County School District #1 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Johnson County School District #1?
Johnson County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Johnson County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,621 is higher than the state median of $22,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,137 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in WY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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