Top Rankings
Laramie County School District #2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,094 students in Laramie County School District #2. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Laramie County School District #2 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
6 Schools
364 Schools
# Students
1,094 Students
92,574 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
7,302 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Laramie 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.39
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,123 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
5 Students
602 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
140 Students
13,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
15%
# Black Students
4 Students
769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
918 Students
70,924 Students
% White Students
84%
76%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
3,456 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
740
# Students in K Grade:
86
6,807
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
6,727
# Students in 2nd Grade:
67
6,702
# Students in 3rd Grade:
77
6,785
# Students in 4th Grade:
92
6,948
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
6,938
# Students in 6th Grade:
99
7,056
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
7,189
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
7,403
# Students in 9th Grade:
76
7,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
84
7,679
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
7,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
83
6,684
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,309 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,873. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,432 is higher than the state median of $20,159. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,309
$20,873
Spending / Student
$21,432
$20,159
Best Laramie County School District #2 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burns Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
630 East 4th
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4150
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4150
Grades: PK-6
| 268 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Bluffs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
503 Elm Street
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
(307) 245-4070
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
(307) 245-4070
Grades: PK-6
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Albin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 5th Avenue
Albin, WY 82050
(307) 245-4090
Albin, WY 82050
(307) 245-4090
Grades: K-6
| 36 students
Rank: #44.
Burns Jr & Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
524 East 4th Street
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4100
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4100
Grades: 7-12
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Maple Street
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
(307) 245-4000
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
(307) 245-4000
Grades: 7-12
| 197 students
Rank: #66.
Carpenter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4816 Monroe Avenue
Carpenter, WY 82054
(307) 245-4180
Carpenter, WY 82054
(307) 245-4180
Grades: K-6
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laramie County School District #2?
Laramie County School District #2 manages 6 public schools serving 1,094 students.
What is the rank of Laramie County School District #2?
Laramie County School District #2 is ranked #31 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laramie County School District #2?
84% of Laramie County School District #2 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laramie County School District #2?
Laramie County School District #2 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 13:1.
What is Laramie County School District #2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,432 is higher than the state median of $20,159. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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