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Carbon County School District #2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 615 students in Carbon County School District #2. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Carbon County School District #2 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
6 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
615 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Carbon County School District #2, 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 80-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.39
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,989 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
1 Student
539 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
13,547 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
15%
# Black Students
6 Students
752 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
525 Students
69,613 Students
% White Students
85%
76%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
142 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
3,481 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
739
# Students in K Grade:
44
6,605
# Students in 1st Grade:
57
6,355
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
6,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
56
6,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
6,832
# Students in 5th Grade:
44
6,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
6,917
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
7,052
# Students in 8th Grade:
59
7,165
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
7,644
# Students in 10th Grade:
45
7,470
# Students in 11th Grade:
50
7,133
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
6,753
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,369 is higher than the state median of $21,219. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,792 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,369
$21,219
Spending / Student
$27,792
$20,493
Best Carbon County School District #2 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carbon County School District #2?
Carbon County School District #2 manages 6 public schools serving 615 students.
What is the rank of Carbon County School District #2?
Carbon County School District #2 is ranked #26 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carbon County School District #2?
85% of Carbon County School District #2 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carbon County School District #2?
Carbon County School District #2 has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Carbon County School District #2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,792 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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