Top Rankings
Sweetwater 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,406 students in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater County School District #2 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
10 Schools
364 Schools
# Students
2,406 Students
92,574 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
7,302 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sweetwater 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 48 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.39
# American Indian Students
11 Students
3,123 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
5 Students
602 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
352 Students
13,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
15%
# Black Students
9 Students
769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,954 Students
70,924 Students
% White Students
81%
76%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
3,456 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
740
# Students in K Grade:
195
6,807
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
6,727
# Students in 2nd Grade:
173
6,702
# Students in 3rd Grade:
178
6,785
# Students in 4th Grade:
163
6,948
# Students in 5th Grade:
175
6,938
# Students in 6th Grade:
180
7,056
# Students in 7th Grade:
168
7,189
# Students in 8th Grade:
211
7,403
# Students in 9th Grade:
211
7,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
224
7,679
# Students in 11th Grade:
173
7,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
182
6,684
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,916 is higher than the state median of $20,873. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,085 is less than the state median of $20,159. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,916
$20,873
Spending / Student
$19,085
$20,159
Best Sweetwater County School District #2 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Harrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1825 Alabama Drive
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1700
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1700
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Truman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1055 West Teton Boulevard
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1900
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1900
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 West 5th North
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-2000
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-2000
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4400
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #55.
Monroe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #66.
Green River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 Hitching Post Drive
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4747
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4747
Grades: 9-12
| 748 students
Rank: #77.
Mckinnon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Us Highway 414
Mc Kinnon, WY 82938
(307) 874-6199
Mc Kinnon, WY 82938
(307) 874-6199
Grades: K-6
| 16 students
Rank: #88.
Expedition Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 Upland Way
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4800
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Granger Elementary School
Magnet School
200 1st Street
Granger, WY 82934
(307) 875-4840
Granger, WY 82934
(307) 875-4840
Grades: K-5
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Thoman Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
38622 State Highway 372
Kemmerer, WY 83101
(307) 877-3426
Kemmerer, WY 83101
(307) 877-3426
Grades: K-8
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sweetwater County School District #2?
Sweetwater County School District #2 manages 10 public schools serving 2,406 students.
What is the rank of Sweetwater County School District #2?
Sweetwater County School District #2 is ranked #9 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater County School District #2?
81% of Sweetwater County School District #2 students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sweetwater County School District #2?
Sweetwater County School District #2 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 13:1.
What is Sweetwater County School District #2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,085 is less than the state median of $20,159. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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