For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 611 students in Powell, WY.
The top ranked public high schools in Powell, WY are Powell High School and Shoshone Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powell, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Powell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wyoming public high schools.
Powell, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Powell High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Powell, WY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Powell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1151 East 7th Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6181
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6181
Grades: 9-12
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Shoshone Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 North Ferris Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6187
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6187
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Powell, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northwest Wyoming Treatment Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1106 Julie Lane
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 271-7460
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 271-7460
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Powell, WY?
The top ranked public high schools in Powell, WY include Powell High School and Shoshone Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Powell?
2 public high schools are located in Powell.
What is the racial composition of students in Powell?
Powell public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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