For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 298 students in Weston County, WY.
The top ranked public high schools in Weston County, WY are Upton High School and Newcastle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weston County, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Weston County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public high schools.
Weston County, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newcastle High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Weston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Upton High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Poplar
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-2361
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-2361
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
Newcastle High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Casper Avenue
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2713
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2713
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Weston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
551 Metz
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 465-2253
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 465-2253
Grades: K-5
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Weston County, WY?
The top ranked public high schools in Weston County, WY include Upton High School and Newcastle High School.
How many public high schools are located in Weston County?
2 public high schools are located in Weston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Weston County?
Weston County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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