Top 5 Best Weston County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,503 students in Weston County, WY.
The top ranked public schools in Weston County, WY are Newcastle Middle School, Newcastle Elementary 3-5 and Upton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weston County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Weston County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Weston County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newcastle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15 Stampede
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Newcastle Elementary 3-5
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Grades: 3-5
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Upton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Poplar
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-2361
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #44.
Upton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
802 Juniper
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rank: #55.
Newcastle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Casper Avenue
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2713
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
Upton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
802 Juniper
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newcastle Elementary K-2
Magnet School
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Grades: K-2
| 170 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Weston County, WY

Weston County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
551 Metz
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 465-2253
Grades: K-5
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Weston County, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Weston County, WY include Newcastle Middle School, Newcastle Elementary 3-5 and Upton High School.
How many public schools are located in Weston County?
7 public schools are located in Weston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Weston County?
Weston County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

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