For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 357 students in Johnson County, WY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, WY are Kaycee School and Clear Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, WY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 57% statewide average). Middle schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wyoming public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Johnson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kaycee School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
235 Holt Street
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 738-2323
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
361 West Gatchell
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-5594
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-5594
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
90 Billy Creek Road
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2685
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2685
Gr: K-4 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
24135 West Willow Creek Road
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2542
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2542
Gr: K-6 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, WY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, WY include Kaycee School and Clear Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Johnson County?
2 public middle schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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