Top Rankings
Sheridan County School District #2 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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,560 students in Sheridan County School District #2. 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 #2 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 53% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Sheridan County School District #2 are Sagebrush Elementary School, Woodland Park Elementary School and Highland Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Sheridan County School District #2 has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wyoming.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
10 Schools
362 Schools
# Students
3,560 Students
92,909 Students
# Teachers
262 Teachers
7,360 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Sheridan County School District #2, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 48 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Graduation Rate
83%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.39
# American Indian Students
36 Students
3,189 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
16 Students
627 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
284 Students
13,339 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
10 Students
854 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
3,098 Students
71,455 Students
% White Students
87%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
110 Students
3,302 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
764
# Students in K Grade:
296
7,070
# Students in 1st Grade:
233
6,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
266
6,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
246
6,851
# Students in 4th Grade:
254
6,886
# Students in 5th Grade:
277
6,973
# Students in 6th Grade:
280
7,138
# Students in 7th Grade:
290
7,415
# Students in 8th Grade:
299
7,571
# Students in 9th Grade:
310
7,991
# Students in 10th Grade:
280
7,431
# Students in 11th Grade:
277
6,938
# Students in 12th Grade:
252
6,547
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,933 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 $19,873 is less than the state median of $20,086. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,933
$20,798
Spending / Student
$19,873
$20,086
Best Sheridan County School District #2 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sagebrush Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1685 Hillpond Drive
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9059
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9059
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Woodland Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 East Woodland Park Road
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7937
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7937
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Mydland Road
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2113
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2113
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1410 Desmet Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-3786
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-3786
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #55.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1056 Long Drive
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2495
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2495
Grades: 9-12
| 1,057 students
Rank: #66.
Sheridan Junior High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9745
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9745
Grades: 6-8
| 857 students
Rank: #77.
Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1053 South Sheridan Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-9333
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-9333
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #88.
Story Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Fish Hatchery Road
Story, WY 82842
(307) 683-2316
Story, WY 82842
(307) 683-2316
Grades: K-5
| 30 students
Rank: #99.
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Dome Loop, Sheridan Colleg
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #1010.
The Wright Place
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sheridan County School District #2?
Sheridan County School District #2 manages 10 public schools serving 3,560 students.
What is the rank of Sheridan County School District #2?
Sheridan County School District #2 is ranked #1 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County School District #2?
87% of Sheridan County School District #2 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheridan County School District #2?
Sheridan County School District #2 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 13:1.
What is Sheridan County School District #2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,873 is less than the state median of $20,086. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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