Lincoln County School District #2

360 Jefferson
Afton, WY 83110
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Lincoln County School District #2 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,924 students in Lincoln County School District #2. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Lincoln County School District #2 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
9 Schools
360 Schools
# Students
2,924 Students
89,935 Students
# Teachers
212 Teachers
7,418 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lincoln County School District #2, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WY)
#6 out of 48 school districts
(Top 20%)
61%
49%
66%
53%
62%
47%
88%
82%
(2022-23)
12.3%
34.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.41
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
16%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
91%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,438 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,252 is less than the state median of $20,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WY)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,438
$21,485
Spending / Student
$18,252
$20,750

Best Lincoln County School District #2 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cokeville Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
250 North Sage
Cokeville, WY 83114
(307) 279-3233
Gr: K-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Osmond Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3120 State Highway 241
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-9457
Gr: 4-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Afton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
333 East 1st Avenue
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-8002
Gr: PK-3 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Cokeville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Pine
Cokeville, WY 83114
(307) 279-3273
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Etna Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
107590 Us Highway 89
Etna, WY 83118
(307) 885-2472
Gr: 4-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Star Valley Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
999 Warrior Way
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-5208
Gr: 7-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Thayne Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
304 Myers Street
Thayne, WY 83127
(307) 885-2380
Gr: K-3 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Star Valley High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
445 West Swift Creek Lane
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-7847
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Swift Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
222 East 4th Avenue
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-7139
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lincoln County School District #2?
Lincoln County School District #2 manages 9 public schools serving 2,924 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln County School District #2?
Lincoln County School District #2 is ranked #6 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County School District #2?
91% of Lincoln County School District #2 students are White, 6% 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 Lincoln County School District #2?
Lincoln County School District #2 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Lincoln County School District #2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,252 is less than the state median of $20,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,924 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 88% (Top 10% in WY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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