For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 189 students in Hot Springs County, WY.
The top ranked public middle school in Hot Springs County, WY is Thermopolis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hot Springs County, WY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 57% statewide average). Middle schools in Hot Springs County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wyoming public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hot Springs County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thermopolis Middle 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
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
Big Horn Basin Children's Center
Special Education School
250 E. Arapahoe
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Hot Springs County 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 middle schools in Hot Springs County, WY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hot Springs County, WY include Thermopolis Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hot Springs County?
2 public middle schools are located in Hot Springs County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs County?
Hot Springs County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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