Sublette County School District #9

115 South Nichols Street
Big Piney, WY 83113
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Sublette County School District #9 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 440 students in Sublette County School District #9. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Sublette County School District #9 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
4 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
440 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sublette County School District #9, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WY)
#38 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
43%
49%
46%
53%
45-49%
47%
≥90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.39
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
86%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,275 is higher than the state median of $21,219. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,720 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WY)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,275
$21,219
Spending / Student
$30,720
$20,493

Best Sublette County School District #9 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Barge Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
106 O Avenue
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 386-2227
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Big Piney High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
916 Piney Drive
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 276-3324
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
Big Piney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
630 Budd Avenue
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 276-3313
Grades: K-5
| 145 students
Rank: #44.
Big Piney Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 South Nichols Street
Big Piney, WY 83113
(307) 276-3315
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sublette County School District #9?
Sublette County School District #9 manages 4 public schools serving 440 students.
What is the rank of Sublette County School District #9?
Sublette County School District #9 is ranked #41 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sublette County School District #9?
86% of Sublette County School District #9 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sublette County School District #9?
Sublette County School District #9 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Sublette County School District #9's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,720 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in WY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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