For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 430 students in Platte County, WY.
The top ranked public high schools in Platte County, WY are Peak High School, Wheatland High School and Guernsey-sunrise High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte County, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Platte County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public high schools.
Platte County, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wheatland High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Platte County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peak High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1207 13th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Wheatland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1207 13th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Guernsey-sunrise High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 South Wyoming Avenue
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2745
Guernsey, WY 82214
(307) 836-2745
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glendo Day Program
Special Education School
305 North Paige Ave
Glendo, WY 82213
(307) 735-4229
Glendo, WY 82213
(307) 735-4229
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie View Community School
Charter School
406 5th Street
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 422-3501
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 422-3501
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Platte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Grades: PK-6
| 31 students
406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
406 5th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 422-3501
Grades: 7-8
| 7 students
406 5th Street
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 422-3501
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 422-3501
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
305 Paige Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
3284 State Highway 34
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4219
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4219
Grades: K-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Platte County, WY?
The top ranked public high schools in Platte County, WY include Peak High School, Wheatland High School and Guernsey-sunrise High School.
How many public high schools are located in Platte County?
5 public high schools are located in Platte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County?
Platte County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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