For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 418 students in Weston County, WY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Weston County, WY are Newcastle Middle School and Upton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weston County, WY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 57% statewide average). Middle schools in Weston County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Weston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newcastle Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Stampede
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Upton Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
802 Juniper
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Weston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
551 Metz
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 465-2253
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 465-2253
Gr: K-5 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Weston County, WY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Weston County, WY include Newcastle Middle School and Upton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Weston County?
2 public middle schools are located in Weston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Weston County?
Weston County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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