For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 7,456 students in Sweetwater County, WY (there are , serving 122 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Sweetwater County, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in Sweetwater County, WY are Harrison Elementary School, Truman Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sweetwater County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Sweetwater County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sweetwater County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Harrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1825 Alabama Drive
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1700
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1700
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Truman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1055 West Teton Boulevard
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1900
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1900
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 West 5th North
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-2000
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-2000
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Rank: #44.
Farson-eden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Grades: 6-8
| 40 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4400
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #66.
Monroe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #77.
Green River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 Hitching Post Drive
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4747
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4747
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #88.
Farson-eden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Grades: K-5
| 48 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Desert Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 Bugas Street
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Grades: 7-8
| 5 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mckinnon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Us Highway 414
Mc Kinnon, WY 82938
(307) 874-6199
Mc Kinnon, WY 82938
(307) 874-6199
Grades: K-6
| 16 students
Rank: #1111.
Desert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Bugas Street
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Grades: K-6
| 20 students
Rank: #1212.
Rock Springs Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Foothill Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3474
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3474
Grades: 7-8
| 769 students
Rank: #1313.
Farson-eden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #1414.
Northpark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 North Park Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3235
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3235
Grades: K-3
| 177 students
Rank: #1515.
Pilot Butte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Summit Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3464
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3464
Grades: 4-6
| 586 students
Rank: #1616.
Stagecoach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Stagecoach Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3265
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3265
Grades: K-3
| 433 students
Rank: #1717.
Eastside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 G Street
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3425
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3425
Grades: 4-6
| 525 students
Rank: #1818.
Desert View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Desert Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3200
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3200
Grades: K-3
| 197 students
Rank: #1919.
Walnut Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Walnut
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3225
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3225
Grades: K-3
| 212 students
Rank: #2020.
Sage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
903 Summit Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Grades: K-3
| 384 students
Rank: #2121.
Black Butte High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2410 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #2222.
Rock Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1375 James Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3440
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 1,502 students
Rank: #2323.
Expedition Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 Upland Way
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4800
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Granger Elementary School
Magnet School
200 1st Street
Granger, WY 82934
(307) 875-4840
Granger, WY 82934
(307) 875-4840
Grades: K-5
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roosevelt Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
440 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 362-6525
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 362-6525
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Sweetwater County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Bluebell Ave
Bairoil, WY 82322
(307) 328-9215
Bairoil, WY 82322
(307) 328-9215
Grades: K-5
| 8 students
2200 East Teton Boulevard
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1800
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1800
Grades: K-4
| 221 students
915 Edgar
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3210
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3210
Grades: K-4
| 179 students
250 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Grades: 5-6
| 384 students
3400 Foothill Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3260
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3260
Grades: K-4
| 238 students
Superior Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Gobel Street
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3490
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3490
Grades: 7-9
| 23 students
P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3280
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3280
Grades: K-6
| 23 students
P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3242
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3242
Grades: K-6
| 164 students
3501 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3250
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3250
Grades: K-4
| 298 students
P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
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What are the top ranked public schools in Sweetwater County, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Sweetwater County, WY include Harrison Elementary School, Truman Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sweetwater County?
25 public schools are located in Sweetwater County.
What percentage of students in Sweetwater County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Sweetwater County are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater County?
Sweetwater County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sweetwater County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sweetwater County include: Green River High School vs. Rock Springs High School, Black Butte High School vs. Rock Springs High School, Truman Elementary School vs. Harrison Elementary School
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