For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,587 students in Gillette, WY.
The top ranked public high schools in Gillette, WY are Thunder Basin High School, Campbell County High School and Westwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gillette, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Gillette have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public high schools.
Gillette, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thunder Basin High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gillette, WY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thunder Basin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Saunders Boulevard
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 687-7733
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 687-7733
Grades: 9-12
| 1,234 students
Rank: #22.
Campbell County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Camel Drive
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7247
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-7247
Grades: 9-12
| 1,187 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7 Opportunity Spur
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-9809
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-9809
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
Powder River Basin Children's Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
410 N Miller Ave
Gillette, WY 82716
(307) 682-0231
Gillette, WY 82716
(307) 682-0231
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Emergency Services Inc.
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
905 N. Gurley Ave.
Gillette, WY 82716
(307) 686-0669
Gillette, WY 82716
(307) 686-0669
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gillette, WY?
The top ranked public high schools in Gillette, WY include Thunder Basin High School, Campbell County High School and Westwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gillette?
5 public high schools are located in Gillette.
What is the racial composition of students in Gillette?
Gillette public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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