For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 728 students in Big Horn County School District #2. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Big Horn County School District #2 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
3 Schools
364 Schools
# Students
728 Students
92,574 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
7,302 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Big Horn County School District #2, which is ranked within the top 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 48 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.39
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,123 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
4 Students
602 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
13,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
15%
# Black Students
8 Students
769 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
637 Students
70,924 Students
% White Students
87%
76%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
3,456 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
740
# Students in K Grade:
54
6,807
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
6,727
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
6,702
# Students in 3rd Grade:
64
6,785
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
6,948
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
6,938
# Students in 6th Grade:
75
7,056
# Students in 7th Grade:
61
7,189
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
7,403
# Students in 9th Grade:
70
7,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
7,679
# Students in 11th Grade:
50
7,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
60
6,684
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,026 is higher than the state median of $20,873. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,793 is higher than the state median of $20,159. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,026
$20,873
Spending / Student
$20,793
$20,159
Best Big Horn County School District #2 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lovell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Hampshire Avenue
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-2256
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-2256
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Lovell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 West 9th
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-6553
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-6553
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Lovell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 Shoshone
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-2247
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-2247
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Horn County School District #2?
Big Horn County School District #2 manages 3 public schools serving 728 students.
What is the rank of Big Horn County School District #2?
Big Horn County School District #2 is ranked #19 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 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 #2?
87% of Big Horn County School District #2 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Horn County School District #2?
Big Horn County School District #2 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 13:1.
What is Big Horn County School District #2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,793 is higher than the state median of $20,159. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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