For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,496 students in Rock Springs, WY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rock Springs, WY are Rock Springs High School and Black Butte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock Springs, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Rock Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public high schools.
Rock Springs, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rock Springs High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public high school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rock Springs, WY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Springs High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1375 James Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3440
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3440
Gr: 9-12 | 1,393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Black Butte High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2410 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Roosevelt Learning Center
Special Education School
440 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 362-6525
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 362-6525
Gr: 1-12
Rock Springs, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
915 Edgar
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3210
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3210
Gr: K-4 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
3400 Foothill Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3260
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3260
Gr: K-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Superior Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Gobel Street
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3490
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3490
Gr: 7-9 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 17%
P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3280
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3280
Gr: K-6 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 22%
P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3242
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3242
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
3501 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3250
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3250
Gr: K-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Gr: K-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rock Springs, WY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rock Springs, WY include Rock Springs High School and Black Butte High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rock Springs?
3 public high schools are located in Rock Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Springs?
Rock Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public high schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Rock Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rock Springs include: Black Butte High School vs. Rock Springs High School, Rock Springs High School vs. Black Butte High School
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