Lincoln County School District #2

360 Jefferson
Afton, WY 83110
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,939 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 24% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
9 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
2,939 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

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.
This School District
State Average (WY)
#7 out of 48 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lincoln County School District #2, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln County School District #2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln County School District #2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lincoln County School District #2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lincoln County School District #2 and public school graduation rate of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.39
# American Indian Students
16 Students
2,989 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
4 Students
539 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
180 Students
13,547 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
15%
# Black Students
10 Students
752 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
2,665 Students
69,613 Students
% White Students
91%
76%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
142 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
3,481 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
739
# Students in K Grade:
187
6,605
# Students in 1st Grade:
194
6,355
# Students in 2nd Grade:
213
6,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
209
6,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
207
6,832
# Students in 5th Grade:
222
6,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
229
6,917
# Students in 7th Grade:
230
7,052
# Students in 8th Grade:
235
7,165
# Students in 9th Grade:
255
7,644
# Students in 10th Grade:
252
7,470
# Students in 11th Grade:
255
7,133
# Students in 12th Grade:
251
6,753
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,344 in this school district is less 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 $18,159 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WY)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$1,932 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lincoln County School District #2 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$53 MM
$1,866 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lincoln County School District #2 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,344
$21,219
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lincoln County School District #2 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,159
$20,493
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lincoln County School District #2 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lincoln County School District #2 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osmond Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3120 State Highway 241
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-9457
Grades: 4-6
| 345 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Afton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
333 East 1st Avenue
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-8002
Grades: PK-3
| 398 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cokeville Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
250 North Sage
Cokeville, WY 83114
(307) 279-3233
Grades: K-6
| 96 students
Rank: #44.
Cokeville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Pine
Cokeville, WY 83114
(307) 279-3273
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
Rank: #55.
Etna Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
107590 Us Highway 89
Etna, WY 83118
(307) 885-2472
Grades: 4-6
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
Star Valley Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
999 Warrior Way
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-5208
Grades: 7-8
| 435 students
Rank: #77.
Thayne Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
304 Myers Street
Thayne, WY 83127
(307) 885-2380
Grades: K-3
| 349 students
Rank: #88.
Star Valley High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
445 West Swift Creek Lane
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-7847
Grades: 9-12
| 883 students
Rank: #99.
Swift Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
222 East 4th Avenue
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-7139
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lincoln County School District #2?
Lincoln County School District #2 manages 9 public schools serving 2,939 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 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Lincoln County School District #2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,159 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,939 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in WY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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