For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 466 students in Johnson County, WY.
The top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, WY are Kaycee School and Buffalo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wyoming public high schools.
Johnson County, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buffalo High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Johnson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kaycee School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 Holt Street
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 738-2323
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 738-2323
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29891 Old Highway 87
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2269
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2269
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Rank: n/an/a
New West High School
Alternative School
300 S. Spruce
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 620-2478
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 620-2478
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
90 Billy Creek Road
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2685
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2685
Grades: K-4
| 8 students
235 Holt St
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2573
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2573
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
235 Holt St
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2323
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2323
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
235 Holt St
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2323
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2323
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
24135 West Willow Creek Road
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2542
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2542
Grades: K-6
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, WY?
The top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, WY include Kaycee School and Buffalo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Johnson County?
3 public high schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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