For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 835 students in Lusk, WY.
The top ranked public schools in Lusk, WY are Niobrara County High School, Lusk Middle School and Lusk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lusk, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Lusk have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lusk, WY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Niobrara County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 West 5th Street
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-3320
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Lusk Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 South Maple
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-2224
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-2224
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
Lusk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
425 South Maple
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-2224
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-2224
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: n/an/a
322 W. 5th
Lusk, WY 82225
(866) 467-6101
Lusk, WY 82225
(866) 467-6101
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lusk, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Lusk, WY include Niobrara County High School, Lusk Middle School and Lusk Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lusk?
4 public schools are located in Lusk.
What is the racial composition of students in Lusk?
Lusk public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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