For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,172 students in Natrona County, WY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Natrona County, WY are C Y Middle School, Casper Classical Academy and Centennial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natrona County, WY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 57% statewide average). Middle schools in Natrona County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Natrona County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C Y Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2900 Cyclone Drive
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-2700
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Casper Classical Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 South Beverly
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3160
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-3160
Gr: 6-9 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Waterford
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2900
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Woods Learning Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Walsh Drive
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3900
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3900
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Dean Morgan Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1440 South Elm
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-2500
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Poison Spider Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14200 Poison Spider Road
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6900
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6900
Gr: K-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Midwest School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
256 Lewis
Midwest, WY 82643
(307) 253-3500
Midwest, WY 82643
(307) 253-3500
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Behavioral Institute
Alternative School
2521 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(800) 457-9312
Casper, WY 82609
(800) 457-9312
Gr: K-12
Natrona County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
22000 Reclamation Drive
Alcova, WY 82620
(307) 472-2079
Alcova, WY 82620
(307) 472-2079
Gr: K-5 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
900 South Beverly Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 577-4400
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 577-4400
Gr: 7-9 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1400 South Fairdale Avenue
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4527
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4527
Gr: PK-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
900 South Beverly
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-2300
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
1927 South Walnut
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4535
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4535
Gr: K-6 | 146 students Minority enrollment: 5%
1536 Oakcrest Ave.
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-1300
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
522 South Jefferson
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4542
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 577-4542
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
400 North 3rd Avenue
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6500
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 253-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
35462 Notches Road
Powder River, WY 82648
(307) 472-3939
Powder River, WY 82648
(307) 472-3939
Gr: K-6 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
600 North Huber Drive
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3800
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
2300 Bellaire Drive
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 577-6735
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 577-6735
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Minority enrollment: 12%
129 North Elk Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-6300
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Natrona County, WY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Natrona County, WY include C Y Middle School, Casper Classical Academy and Centennial Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Natrona County?
8 public middle schools are located in Natrona County.
What is the racial composition of students in Natrona County?
Natrona County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Natrona County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Natrona County include: Centennial Middle School vs. C Y Middle School, C Y Middle School vs. Centennial Middle School, Dean Morgan Middle School vs. Centennial Middle School
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