Best public high schools in Wyoming
As filmmaker and writer Nora Ephron said during a '96 commencement address at Wellesley College, "Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead." If that's the case, high school may be one of the greatest dress rehearsals of all.
It's a place where students explore their interests, dive into extracurricular activities, finally get the freedom to choose their own classes, and prepare for college or the workplace. For many of these students and their families, public education is key: 49.4 million students enrolled in public pre-K-12 schools in fall 2021, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, about a third were in high school, enrolled across about 23,500 public secondary schools nationwide.
For many anxious parents, getting their kids into the best of these public high schools is of the utmost importance. Some families even move homes to get into better school districts. However, among all of these thousands of schools, a few stand out for their academic excellence, incredible track records, and the future success of their young students.
Stacker compiled a list of the 30 best public high schools in Wyoming using 2023 rankings from Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students. School districts are provided when available; otherwise, the city is listed instead.
#30. Rock River High School
- Enrollment: 30 (4:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B
#29. HEM Junior/Senior High School
- Enrollment: 83 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B
#28. Natrona County High School
- Enrollment: 1,807 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B
#27. Kemmerer Junior/Senior High School
- Enrollment: 288 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B
#26. Pine Bluffs Junior/Senior High School
- Enrollment: 185 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B
#25. Expedition Academy
- Enrollment: 47 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B
#24. Lingle-Ft. Laramie High School
- Enrollment: 88 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B
#23. Lovell High School
- Enrollment: 220 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#22. Star Valley High School
- Enrollment: 862 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#21. Worland High School
- Enrollment: 405 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#20. Shoshoni High School
- Enrollment: 113 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#19. Saratoga Middle/High School
- Enrollment: 126 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#18. Lander Valley High School
- Enrollment: 574 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#17. Kaycee School
- Enrollment: 106 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#16. Clearmont K-12 School
- Enrollment: 96 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#15. Cokeville High School
- Enrollment: 106 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#14. Wind River High School
- Enrollment: 115 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#13. Big Piney High School
- Enrollment: 151 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#12. Ten Sleep School
- Enrollment: 108 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#11. Tongue River High School
- Enrollment: 200 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#10. Little Snake River Valley School
- Enrollment: 186 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#9. Kelly Walsh High School
- Enrollment: 2,017 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#8. Encampment School
- Enrollment: 112 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade B+
#7. Sheridan High School
- Enrollment: 1,057 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A-
#6. Southeast High School
- Enrollment: 70 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A-
#5. Riverside High School
- Enrollment: 132 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A-
#4. Jackson Hole High School
- Enrollment: 794 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A-
#3. Big Horn High School
- Enrollment: 146 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A-
#2. Poder Academy Secondary School
- Enrollment: 120 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A-
#1. Burlington High School
- Enrollment: 79 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: Grade A
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.