For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,005 students in 82420, WY.
The top-ranked public schools in 82420, WY are Rocky Mountain Middle School, Rocky Mountain High School and Rocky Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 82420 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 82420, WY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82420, WY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Mountain Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 South 3rd East
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Mountain High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 South 3rd East
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 South Division
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2211
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2211
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 82420, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in 82420, WY include Rocky Mountain Middle School, Rocky Mountain High School and Rocky Mountain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 82420?
3 public schools are located in 82420.
What is the racial composition of students in 82420?
82420 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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