For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,218 students in Albany County, WY.
The top ranked public high schools in Albany County, WY are Laramie High School, Rock River High School and Whiting High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany County, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Albany County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wyoming public high schools.
Albany County, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Laramie 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public high school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Albany County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laramie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1710 Boulder Drive
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4420
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,095 students
Rank: #22.
Rock River High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
262 North Morris
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #33.
Whiting High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 South 24th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4449
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4449
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cathedral Home For Children
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4989 North 3rd Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Grades: 4-12
| 12 students
Albany County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
666 Albany County Rd
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Garrett Route
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
801 South 24th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4450
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4450
Grades: K-6
| 135 students
16 Mandel Lane
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-3793
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-3793
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Albany County, WY?
The top ranked public high schools in Albany County, WY include Laramie High School, Rock River High School and Whiting High School.
How many public high schools are located in Albany County?
4 public high schools are located in Albany County.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany County?
Albany County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public high schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Albany County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Albany County include: Whiting High School vs. Laramie High School, Rock River High School vs. Laramie High School, Laramie High School vs. Whiting High School
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