For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 618 students in Thermopolis, WY (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Thermopolis, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in Thermopolis, WY are Thermopolis Middle School, Hot Springs County High School and Ralph Witters Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thermopolis, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Thermopolis have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Thermopolis, WY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thermopolis Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1450 Valleyview Drive
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Grades: 5-8
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs County High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 Park Street
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6511
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6511
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
Ralph Witters Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Springview
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6561
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6561
Grades: PK-4
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
Big Horn Basin Children's Center
Special Education School
250 E. Arapahoe
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Thermopolis, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
415 Springview
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2356
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2356
Grades: 4-5
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Thermopolis, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Thermopolis, WY include Thermopolis Middle School, Hot Springs County High School and Ralph Witters Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Thermopolis?
4 public schools are located in Thermopolis.
What percentage of students in Thermopolis go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Thermopolis are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thermopolis?
Thermopolis public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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