For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,238 students in Crook County, WY (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Crook County, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in Crook County, WY are Sundance Elementary School, Sundance Secondary School and Hulett School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crook County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Crook County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Crook County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sundance Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Fairgrounds Loop Road
Sundance, WY 82729
(307) 283-1227
Sundance, WY 82729
(307) 283-1227
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
Rank: #22.
Sundance Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1016 East Cleveland
Sundance, WY 82729
(307) 283-1007
Sundance, WY 82729
(307) 283-1007
Grades: 7-12
| 195 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hulett School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
429 Sager
Hulett, WY 82720
(307) 467-5231
Hulett, WY 82720
(307) 467-5231
Grades: K-12
| 173 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Moorcroft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13 Country Lane
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3781
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3781
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
Rank: #55.
Moorcroft Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
47 Country Lane
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3446
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3446
Grades: 7-12
| 294 students
Crook County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
405 Main
Sundance, WY 82729
(307) 283-2144
Sundance, WY 82729
(307) 283-2144
Grades: 8-12
| 10 students
429 Sager
Hulett, WY 82720
(307) 467-5231
Hulett, WY 82720
(307) 467-5231
Grades: 7-8
| 29 students
101 S. Belle Fourche
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3781
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3781
Grades: K-6
| 322 students
47 Country Lane
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3446
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3446
Grades: 7-8
| 93 students
47 Country Lane
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3446
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3446
Grades: 7-12
| 268 students
8th & Cleveland
Sundance, WY 82729
(307) 283-1007
Sundance, WY 82729
(307) 283-1007
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
8th And Cleveland
Sundance, WY 82729
(307) 283-1007
Sundance, WY 82729
(307) 283-1007
Grades: 7-8
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Crook County, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Crook County, WY include Sundance Elementary School, Sundance Secondary School and Hulett School.
How many public schools are located in Crook County?
5 public schools are located in Crook County.
What percentage of students in Crook County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Crook County are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crook County?
Crook County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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