Platte County School District #2

555 South Wyoming Avenue
Guernsey, WY 82214
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Platte County School District #2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 215 students in Platte County School District #2. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Platte County School District #2 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (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 24% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
3 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
215 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Platte 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WY)
#45 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
49%
35-39%
53%
30-39%
47%
(21-22)
60-79%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.39
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
86%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,051 is higher than the state median of $21,219. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,363 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WY)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,051
$21,219
Spending / Student
$33,363
$20,493

Best Platte County School District #2 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 South Wyoming Avenue
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2745
Gr: 7-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
555 South Wyoming Avenue
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2733
Gr: K-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Guernsey-sunrise High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
555 South Wyoming Avenue
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2745
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Platte County School District #2?
Platte County School District #2 manages 3 public schools serving 215 students.
What is the rank of Platte County School District #2?
Platte County School District #2 is ranked #45 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County School District #2?
86% of Platte County School District #2 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Platte County School District #2?
Platte County School District #2 has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Platte County School District #2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,363 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in WY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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