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Laramie County School District #2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,030 students in Laramie County School District #2. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Laramie County School District #2 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
1,030 Students
89,935 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
7,418 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Laramie County School District #2, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Graduation Rate
85%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.4%
34.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.41
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
15%
16%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
82%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,571 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,764 is higher than the state median of $20,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,571
$21,485
Spending / Student
$22,764
$20,750
Best Laramie County School District #2 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Burns Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 East 4th
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4150
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4150
Gr: K-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pine Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
503 Elm Street
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
(307) 245-4070
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
(307) 245-4070
Gr: K-6 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Albin Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
426 5th Avenue
Albin, WY 82050
(307) 245-4090
Albin, WY 82050
(307) 245-4090
Gr: K-6 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Burns Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
524 East 4th Street
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4100
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4100
Gr: 7-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4816 Monroe Avenue
Carpenter, WY 82054
(307) 245-4180
Carpenter, WY 82054
(307) 245-4180
Gr: K-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Maple Street
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
(307) 245-4000
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
(307) 245-4000
Gr: 7-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laramie County School District #2?
Laramie County School District #2 manages 6 public schools serving 1,030 students.
What is the rank of Laramie County School District #2?
Laramie County School District #2 is ranked #31 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laramie County School District #2?
82% of Laramie County School District #2 students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laramie County School District #2?
Laramie County School District #2 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Laramie County School District #2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,764 is higher than the state median of $20,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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