Top Rankings
Lincoln County School District #2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,043 students in Lincoln County School District #2. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Lincoln County School District #2 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 53% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County School District #2 are Osmond Elementary School, Afton Elementary School and Cokeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Lincoln County School District #2 has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wyoming.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
9 Schools
364 Schools
# Students
3,043 Students
92,574 Students
# Teachers
205 Teachers
7,302 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Lincoln County School District #2, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 87% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 48 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Graduation Rate
87%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.39
# American Indian Students
17 Students
3,123 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
4 Students
602 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
181 Students
13,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
15%
# Black Students
10 Students
769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
2,762 Students
70,924 Students
% White Students
91%
76%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
3,456 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
740
# Students in K Grade:
204
6,807
# Students in 1st Grade:
226
6,727
# Students in 2nd Grade:
220
6,702
# Students in 3rd Grade:
204
6,785
# Students in 4th Grade:
222
6,948
# Students in 5th Grade:
225
6,938
# Students in 6th Grade:
226
7,056
# Students in 7th Grade:
235
7,189
# Students in 8th Grade:
258
7,403
# Students in 9th Grade:
255
7,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
271
7,679
# Students in 11th Grade:
247
7,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
250
6,684
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,717 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 $17,539 is less than the state median of $20,159. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,717
$20,873
Spending / Student
$17,539
$20,159
Best Lincoln County School District #2 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osmond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3120 State Highway 241
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-9457
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-9457
Grades: 4-6
| 338 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Afton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
333 East 1st Avenue
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-8002
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-8002
Grades: PK-3
| 416 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cokeville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 North Sage
Cokeville, WY 83114
(307) 279-3233
Cokeville, WY 83114
(307) 279-3233
Grades: K-6
| 105 students
Rank: #44.
Cokeville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Pine
Cokeville, WY 83114
(307) 279-3273
Cokeville, WY 83114
(307) 279-3273
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
Rank: #55.
Etna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
107590 Us Highway 89
Etna, WY 83118
(307) 885-2472
Etna, WY 83118
(307) 885-2472
Grades: 4-6
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
Star Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
999 Warrior Way
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-5208
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-5208
Grades: 7-8
| 455 students
Rank: #77.
Thayne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 Myers Street
Thayne, WY 83127
(307) 885-2380
Thayne, WY 83127
(307) 885-2380
Grades: K-3
| 378 students
Rank: #88.
Star Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 West Swift Creek Lane
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-7847
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-7847
Grades: 9-12
| 891 students
Rank: #99.
Swift Creek High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
222 East 4th Avenue
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-7139
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-7139
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln County School District #2?
Lincoln County School District #2 manages 9 public schools serving 3,043 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln County School District #2?
Lincoln County School District #2 is ranked #7 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County School District #2?
91% of Lincoln County School District #2 students are White, 6% 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 Lincoln County School District #2?
Lincoln County School District #2 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 13:1.
What is Lincoln County School District #2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,539 is less than the state median of $20,159. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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