For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 642 students in 82443, WY (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 82443, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top ranked public schools in 82443, WY are Thermopolis Middle School, Hot Springs County High School and Ralph Witters Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 82443 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 82443, WY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82443, WY Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thermopolis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1450 Valleyview Drive
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Grades: 5-8
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 Park Street
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6511
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6511
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: #33.
Ralph Witters Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Springview
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6561
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6561
Grades: PK-4
| 242 students
Rank: n/an/a
Big Horn Basin Children's Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
250 E. Arapahoe
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
82443, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
415 Springview
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2356
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2356
Grades: 4-5
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 82443, WY?
The top ranked public schools in 82443, WY include Thermopolis Middle School, Hot Springs County High School and Ralph Witters Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 82443?
4 public schools are located in 82443.
What percentage of students in 82443 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 82443 are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in 82443?
82443 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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