For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 619 students in Powell, WY.
The top ranked public high schools in Powell, WY are Powell High School and Shoshone Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powell, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Powell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wyoming public high schools.
Powell, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Powell High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Powell, WY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Powell High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1151 East 7th Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6181
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6181
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Shoshone Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 North Ferris Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6187
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6187
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Powell, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northwest Wyoming Treatment Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1106 Julie Lane
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 271-7460
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 271-7460
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Powell, WY?
The top ranked public high schools in Powell, WY include Powell High School and Shoshone Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Powell?
2 public high schools are located in Powell.
What is the racial composition of students in Powell?
Powell public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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