For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,238 students in Big Horn County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Big Horn County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Big Horn County School District #1 are Burlington High School, Burlington Elementary School and Burlington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Big Horn County School District #1 has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wyoming.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
6 Schools
364 Schools
# Students
1,238 Students
92,574 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
7,302 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Big Horn County School District #1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has increased from 55-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.39
# American Indian Students
17 Students
3,123 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
3 Students
602 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
134 Students
13,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
15%
# Black Students
9 Students
769 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
1,044 Students
70,924 Students
% White Students
84%
76%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
3,456 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
740
# Students in K Grade:
76
6,807
# Students in 1st Grade:
71
6,727
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
6,702
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
6,785
# Students in 4th Grade:
78
6,948
# Students in 5th Grade:
94
6,938
# Students in 6th Grade:
72
7,056
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
7,189
# Students in 8th Grade:
130
7,403
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
7,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
7,679
# Students in 11th Grade:
99
7,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
112
6,684
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,089 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,873. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,068 is less than the state median of $20,159. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,089
$20,873
Spending / Student
$19,068
$20,159
Best Big Horn County School District #1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
109 School Avenue
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Burlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
109 School Avenue
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Burlington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
109 School Avenue
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Grades: 6-8
| 49 students
Rank: #44.
Rocky Mountain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 South 3rd East
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #55.
Rocky Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 South 3rd East
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Rank: #66.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 South Division
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2211
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Horn County School District #1?
Big Horn County School District #1 manages 6 public schools serving 1,238 students.
What is the rank of Big Horn County School District #1?
Big Horn County School District #1 is ranked #32 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Horn County School District #1?
84% of Big Horn County School District #1 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Horn County School District #1?
Big Horn County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 13:1.
What is Big Horn County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,068 is less than the state median of $20,159. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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