For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 291 students in Platte County, WY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Platte County, WY are Wheatland Middle School, Glendo Junior High School and Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte County, WY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 57% statewide average). Middle schools in Platte County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Platte County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheatland Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 West Mariposa Parkway
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-1518
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-1518
Gr: 6-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Glendo Junior High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Paige Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Gr: 7-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #33.
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 South Wyoming Avenue
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2745
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2745
Gr: 7-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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
2616 Palmer Canyon Road
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 241-0034
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 241-0034
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
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 middle schools in Platte County, WY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Platte County, WY include Wheatland Middle School, Glendo Junior High School and Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Platte County?
6 public middle schools are located in Platte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County?
Platte County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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