For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 642 students in Hot Springs County, WY (there are , serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Hot Springs County, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in Hot Springs County, 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.
Hot Springs County, 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 Hot Springs County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hot Springs County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thermopolis Middle School
Magnet 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
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs County High School
Magnet 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
| 203 students
Rank: #33.
Ralph Witters Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 242 students
Rank: n/an/a
Big Horn Basin Children's Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
250 E. Arapahoe
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Hot Springs County 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
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What are the top ranked public schools in Hot Springs County, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Hot Springs County, WY include Thermopolis Middle School, Hot Springs County High School and Ralph Witters Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hot Springs County?
4 public schools are located in Hot Springs County.
What percentage of students in Hot Springs County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Hot Springs County are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs County?
Hot Springs County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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