Top Rankings
Hot Springs County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 618 students in Hot Springs County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Hot Springs County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
3 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
618 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Hot Springs County School District #1, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 48 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.39
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,989 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
n/a
539 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
13,547 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
15%
# Black Students
8 Students
752 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
533 Students
69,613 Students
% White Students
86%
76%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
142 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
3,481 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
739
# Students in K Grade:
34
6,605
# Students in 1st Grade:
51
6,355
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
6,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
51
6,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
6,832
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
6,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
6,917
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
7,052
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
7,165
# Students in 9th Grade:
53
7,644
# Students in 10th Grade:
49
7,470
# Students in 11th Grade:
52
7,133
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
6,753
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,074 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 $21,207 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,074
$21,219
Spending / Student
$21,207
$20,493
Best Hot Springs County School District #1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thermopolis Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1450 Valleyview Drive
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Grades: 5-8
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs County High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 Park Street
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6511
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6511
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
Ralph Witters Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Springview
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6561
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6561
Grades: PK-4
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hot Springs County School District #1?
Hot Springs County School District #1 manages 3 public schools serving 618 students.
What is the rank of Hot Springs County School District #1?
Hot Springs County School District #1 is ranked #4 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs County School District #1?
86% of Hot Springs County School District #1 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Hot Springs County School District #1?
Hot Springs County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Hot Springs County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,207 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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