Sweetwater County School District #2

351 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,286 students in Sweetwater County School District #2. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Sweetwater County School District #2 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
9 Schools
360 Schools
# Students
2,286 Students
89,935 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
7,418 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sweetwater County School District #2, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 87% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WY)
#15 out of 48 school districts
(Top 50%)
54%
49%
60%
53%
54%
47%
87%
82%
(2022-23)
42.3%
34.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.41
% American Indian
n/a
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
16%
16%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
80%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,014 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,087 is less than the state median of $20,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% 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
$22,014
$21,485
Spending / Student
$20,087
$20,750

Best Sweetwater County School District #2 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1825 Alabama Drive
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1700
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
350 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Green River High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1615 Hitching Post Drive
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4747
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1055 West Teton Boulevard
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1900
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Mckinnon Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Us Highway 414
Mc Kinnon, WY 82938
(307) 874-6199
Gr: K-6 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Expedition Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Upland Way
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
200 1st Street
Granger, WY 82934
(307) 875-4840
Gr: K-5 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sweetwater County School District #2?
Sweetwater County School District #2 manages 9 public schools serving 2,286 students.
What is the rank of Sweetwater County School District #2?
Sweetwater County School District #2 is ranked #14 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 30%) 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater County School District #2?
80% of Sweetwater County School District #2 students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 $20,087 is less than the state median of $20,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,286 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in WY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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