Sweetwater County School District #2

351 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Sweetwater County School District #2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,328 students in Sweetwater County School District #2. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Sweetwater County School District #2 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
9 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
2,328 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sweetwater County School District #2, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WY)
#9 out of 48 school districts
(Top 20%)
59%
48%
60%
53%
54%
47%
80-84%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.39
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
15%
15%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
81%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,617 is higher than the state median of $21,219. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,724 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WY)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,617
$21,219
Spending / Student
$19,724
$20,493

Best Sweetwater County School District #2 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1825 Alabama Drive
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1700
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1055 West Teton Boulevard
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1900
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
750 West 5th North
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-2000
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
350 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #55.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #66.
Green River High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1615 Hitching Post Drive
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4747
Grades: 9-12
| 757 students
Rank: #77.
Mckinnon Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Us Highway 414
Mc Kinnon, WY 82938
(307) 874-6199
Grades: K-6
| 14 students
Rank: #88.
Expedition Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Upland Way
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 1st Street
Granger, WY 82934
(307) 875-4840
Grades: K-5
| 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sweetwater County School District #2?
Sweetwater County School District #2 manages 9 public schools serving 2,328 students.
What is the rank of Sweetwater County School District #2?
Sweetwater County School District #2 is ranked #9 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater County School District #2?
81% of Sweetwater County School District #2 students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sweetwater County School District #2?
Sweetwater County School District #2 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Sweetwater County School District #2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,724 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in WY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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