Top Rankings
Sweetwater County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,051 students in Sweetwater County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Sweetwater County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
15 Schools
364 Schools
# Students
5,051 Students
92,574 Students
# Teachers
361 Teachers
7,302 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Sweetwater County School District #1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 76% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Graduation Rate
76%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.39
# American Indian Students
29 Students
3,123 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
31 Students
602 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,336 Students
13,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
15%
# Black Students
53 Students
769 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
3,366 Students
70,924 Students
% White Students
67%
76%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
228 Students
3,456 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
740
# Students in K Grade:
362
6,807
# Students in 1st Grade:
339
6,727
# Students in 2nd Grade:
361
6,702
# Students in 3rd Grade:
380
6,785
# Students in 4th Grade:
390
6,948
# Students in 5th Grade:
372
6,938
# Students in 6th Grade:
394
7,056
# Students in 7th Grade:
392
7,189
# Students in 8th Grade:
406
7,403
# Students in 9th Grade:
428
7,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
443
7,679
# Students in 11th Grade:
404
7,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
380
6,684
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,213 is higher than the state median of $20,873. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,245 is higher than the state median of $20,159. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$117 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,213
$20,873
Spending / Student
$20,245
$20,159
Best Sweetwater County School District #1 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farson-eden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Grades: 6-8
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Farson-eden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Grades: K-5
| 48 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 Bugas Street
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Grades: 7-8
| 5 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Bugas Street
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Grades: K-6
| 20 students
Rank: #55.
Rock Springs Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Foothill Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3474
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3474
Grades: 7-8
| 769 students
Rank: #66.
Farson-eden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #77.
Northpark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 North Park Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3235
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3235
Grades: K-3
| 177 students
Rank: #88.
Pilot Butte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Summit Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3464
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3464
Grades: 4-6
| 586 students
Rank: #99.
Stagecoach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Stagecoach Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3265
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3265
Grades: K-3
| 433 students
Rank: #1010.
Eastside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 G Street
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3425
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3425
Grades: 4-6
| 525 students
Rank: #1111.
Desert View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Desert Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3200
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3200
Grades: K-3
| 197 students
Rank: #1212.
Walnut Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Walnut
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3225
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3225
Grades: K-3
| 212 students
Rank: #1313.
Sage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
903 Summit Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Grades: K-3
| 384 students
Rank: #1414.
Black Butte High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2410 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1515.
Rock Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1375 James Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3440
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 1,502 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sweetwater County School District #1?
Sweetwater County School District #1 manages 15 public schools serving 5,051 students.
What is the rank of Sweetwater County School District #1?
Sweetwater County School District #1 is ranked #43 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater County School District #1?
67% of Sweetwater County School District #1 students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sweetwater County School District #1?
Sweetwater County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 13:1.
What is Sweetwater County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,245 is higher than the state median of $20,159. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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