For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,225 students in Carbon County, WY.
The top ranked public schools in Carbon County, WY are Little Snake River Valley School, Saratoga Middle/high School and Encampment K-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbon County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Carbon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carbon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Little Snake River Valley School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
333 North Street
Baggs, WY 82321
(307) 383-2185
Baggs, WY 82321
(307) 383-2185
Grades: K-12
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Saratoga Middle/high School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 West Elm Street
Saratoga, WY 82331
(307) 326-5246
Saratoga, WY 82331
(307) 326-5246
Grades: 7-12
| 153 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Encampment K-12 School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
514 Rankin Street
Encampment, WY 82325
(307) 327-5442
Encampment, WY 82325
(307) 327-5442
Grades: K-12
| 113 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 West Spring Street
Saratoga, WY 82331
(307) 326-8365
Saratoga, WY 82331
(307) 326-8365
Grades: K-6
| 187 students
Rank: #55.
Rawlins Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 East Brooks Street
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9201
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9201
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Rank: #66.
Hem Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Adams Street
Hanna, WY 82327
(307) 325-6545
Hanna, WY 82327
(307) 325-6545
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Rank: #77.
Medicine Bow Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 Sage Street
Medicine Bow, WY 82329
(307) 379-2345
Medicine Bow, WY 82329
(307) 379-2345
Grades: K-6
| 10 students
Rank: #88.
Rawlins Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Darnley Road
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-7900
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #99.
Hanna Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd Street
Hanna, WY 82327
(307) 325-6523
Hanna, WY 82327
(307) 325-6523
Grades: K-6
| 64 students
Rank: #1010.
Rawlins High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Colorado
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9280
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9280
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Rank: #1111.
Victory High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 Rodeo
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9250
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9250
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Carbon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
202 Veterans Street
Elk Mountain, WY 82324
(307) 348-7731
Elk Mountain, WY 82324
(307) 348-7731
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
P.o. Box 277
Encampment, WY 82325
(307) 327-5442
Encampment, WY 82325
(307) 327-5442
Grades: K-6
| 49 students
P.o. Box 277
Encampment, WY 82325
(307) 327-5442
Encampment, WY 82325
(307) 327-5442
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
P.o. Box 277
Encampment, WY 82325
(307) 327-5442
Encampment, WY 82325
(307) 327-5442
Grades: 7-8
| 22 students
P.o. Box 810
Hanna, WY 82327
(307) 325-6545
Hanna, WY 82327
(307) 325-6545
Grades: 7-8
| 46 students
1525 Darnley Rd
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9299
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9299
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
1002 11th St
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9291
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9291
Grades: K-5
| 185 students
320 West Davis St
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9240
Rawlins, WY 82301
(307) 328-9240
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
P.o. Box 1710
Saratoga, WY 82331
(307) 326-5246
Saratoga, WY 82331
(307) 326-5246
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
9th & Cleveland
Sinclair, WY 82334
(307) 328-9293
Sinclair, WY 82334
(307) 328-9293
Grades: K-5
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carbon County, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Carbon County, WY include Little Snake River Valley School, Saratoga Middle/high School and Encampment K-12 School.
How many public schools are located in Carbon County?
11 public schools are located in Carbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbon County?
Carbon County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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