Top Rankings
Sheridan County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,132 students in Sheridan County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Sheridan County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
8 Schools
359 Schools
# Students
1,132 Students
92,909 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
7,360 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sheridan County School District #1, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 48 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
54%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.39
# American Indian Students
24 Students
3,189 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
3%
# Asian Students
6 Students
627 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
13,339 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
14%
# Black Students
3 Students
854 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,049 Students
71,455 Students
% White Students
93%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
3,302 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
764
# Students in K Grade:
83
7,070
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
6,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
74
6,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
6,851
# Students in 4th Grade:
79
6,886
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
6,973
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
7,138
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
7,415
# Students in 8th Grade:
93
7,571
# Students in 9th Grade:
95
7,991
# Students in 10th Grade:
96
7,431
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
6,938
# Students in 12th Grade:
96
6,547
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,612 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,798. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,118 is less than the state median of $20,086. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,612
$20,798
Spending / Student
$17,118
$20,086
Best Sheridan County School District #1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Horn High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Big Horn Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 672-3497
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 672-3497
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Big Horn Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Grades: 6-8
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Tongue River Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1251 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-9533
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-9533
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Rank: #55.
Tongue River Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1351 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Rank: #66.
Tongue River High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Us Highway 14
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #77.
Slack Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
562 County Road 144
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Grades: K-5
| 28 students
Rank: #88.
The Bridge School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Main Street
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sheridan County School District #1?
Sheridan County School District #1 manages 8 public schools serving 1,132 students.
What is the rank of Sheridan County School District #1?
Sheridan County School District #1 is ranked #2 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County School District #1?
93% of Sheridan County School District #1 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheridan County School District #1?
Sheridan County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 13:1.
What is Sheridan County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,118 is less than the state median of $20,086. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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