For the 2025 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 (2025)
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 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
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: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie View Community School
Charter School
406 5th Street
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 422-3501
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 422-3501
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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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