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Best Cheyenne Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,215 students in Cheyenne, WY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cheyenne, WY are Poder Academy Secondary School, Mccormick Junior High School and Carey Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheyenne, WY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 57% statewide average). Middle schools in Cheyenne have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public middle school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Cheyenne, WY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poder Academy Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 Richardson Court
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Mccormick Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6000 Education Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2650
Gr: 7-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Carey Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 T-bird Dr.
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2580
Gr: 7-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Johnson Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1236 West Allison Road
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2640
Gr: 7-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Laramie Plains Academy
Special Education School
3001 East Pershing Blvd, Suite
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 369-2345
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Meadowlark Academy
Alternative School
3304 E I-80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 829-7355
Gr: 6-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cheyenne, Wyoming Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Attention Homes, Inc. (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
714 West Fox Farm Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82003
(307) 778-7832
Gr: 5-12
Churchill Elementary School (Closed 2006)
510 West 29th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2410
Gr: 4-6 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Corlett Elementary School (Closed 2006)
600 West 22nd Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2420
Gr: K-3 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Jeffrey C Wardle Academy - Cornerstone Programs (Closed 2011)
3304 East I80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Gr: 6-12
Southeastern Wyoming Juvenile Center (Closed 2010)
3304 East I-80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cheyenne, WY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cheyenne, WY include Poder Academy Secondary School, Mccormick Junior High School and Carey Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cheyenne?
6 public middle schools are located in Cheyenne.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne?
Cheyenne public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cheyenne are often viewed compared to one another?

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