For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 782 students in 82801, WY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 82801, WY are Sheridan Junior High School and The Wright Place. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 82801 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 57% statewide average). Middle schools in 82801, WY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wyoming public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82801, WY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Junior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9745
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9745
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
The Wright Place
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Sheridan Day Program
Special Education School
909 Long Ave. Ste. A
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 675-1291
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 675-1291
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Girls School
Alternative School
3500 Big Horn Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7476
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7476
Gr: 7-12
82801, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fort Mackenzie High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
620 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Gr: 6-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Normative Services (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5 Lane Lane
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-6878
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-6878
Gr: 3-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 82801, WY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 82801, WY include Sheridan Junior High School and The Wright Place.
How many public middle schools are located in 82801?
4 public middle schools are located in 82801.
What is the racial composition of students in 82801?
82801 public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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