For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 430 students in Platte County, WY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Platte County, WY are Peak High School, Wheatland High School and Guernsey-sunrise High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte County, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Platte County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public high schools.
Platte County, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wheatland High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Platte County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peak High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1207 13th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Wheatland High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1207 13th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Guernsey-sunrise High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 South Wyoming Avenue
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2745
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2745
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Glendo Day Program
Special Education School
305 North Paige Ave
Glendo, WY 82213
(307) 735-4229
Glendo, WY 82213
(307) 735-4229
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie View Community School
Charter School
406 5th St.
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 298-2611
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 298-2611
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Platte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Gr: PK-6 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Gr: 7-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
406 5th Street
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 422-3501
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 422-3501
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
305 Paige Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
3284 State Highway 34
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4219
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4219
Gr: K-8 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Platte County, WY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Platte County, WY include Peak High School, Wheatland High School and Guernsey-sunrise High School.
How many public high schools are located in Platte County?
5 public high schools are located in Platte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County?
Platte County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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