Sweetwater County School District #1

3550 Foothill Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Sweetwater County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,842 students in Sweetwater County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Sweetwater County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
15 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
4,842 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
356 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sweetwater County School District #1, 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WY)
#43 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
38%
48%
46%
53%
40%
47%
76%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.39
% American Indian
n/a
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
27%
15%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
67%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,215 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 $21,119 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
$117 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,215
$21,219
Spending / Student
$21,119
$20,493

Best Sweetwater County School District #1 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farson-eden Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Farson-eden Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Grades: K-5
| 47 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Middle School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
235 Bugas Street
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Grades: 7-8
| 6 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
235 Bugas Street
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
Rank: #55.
Rock Springs Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Foothill Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3474
Grades: 7-8
| 745 students
Rank: #66.
Farson-eden High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #77.
Northpark Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 North Park Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3235
Grades: K-3
| 164 students
Rank: #88.
Pilot Butte Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1003 Summit Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3464
Grades: 4-6
| 552 students
Rank: #99.
Stagecoach Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Stagecoach Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3265
Grades: K-3
| 395 students
Rank: #1010.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 G Street
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3425
Grades: 4-6
| 500 students
Rank: #1111.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Desert Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3200
Grades: K-3
| 180 students
Rank: #1212.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 Walnut
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3225
Grades: K-3
| 207 students
Rank: #1313.
Sage Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
903 Summit Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Grades: K-3
| 363 students
Rank: #1414.
Black Butte High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1515.
Rock Springs High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1375 James Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 1,466 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sweetwater County School District #1?
Sweetwater County School District #1 manages 15 public schools serving 4,842 students.
What is the rank of Sweetwater County School District #1?
Sweetwater County School District #1 is ranked #43 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater County School District #1?
67% of Sweetwater County School District #1 students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sweetwater County School District #1?
Sweetwater County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Sweetwater County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,119 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: 15 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,842 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in WY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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