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Sheridan County School District #1

1127 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Sheridan County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,153 students in Sheridan County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Sheridan County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Sheridan County School District #1 are Big Horn Elementary School, Big Horn High School and Big Horn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Sheridan County School District #1 has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wyoming.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
8 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
1,153 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sheridan County School District #1, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WY)
#2 out of 48 school districts
(Top 5%)
68%
49%
69%
53%
52%
47%
89%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.39
% American Indian
2%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,291 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,219. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,807 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WY)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,291
$21,219
Spending / Student
$16,807
$20,493

Best Sheridan County School District #1 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Horn Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 672-3497
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Big Horn High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Big Horn Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Gr: 6-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Tongue River Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1351 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Tongue River High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1150 Us Highway 14
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Tongue River Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1251 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-9533
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Slack Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
562 County Road 144
Ranchester, WY 82839
(307) 655-2206
Gr: K-5 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
The Bridge School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Main Street
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sheridan County School District #1?
Sheridan County School District #1 manages 8 public schools serving 1,153 students.
What is the rank of Sheridan County School District #1?
Sheridan County School District #1 is ranked #1 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County School District #1?
89% of Sheridan County School District #1 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheridan County School District #1?
Sheridan County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Sheridan County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,807 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,153 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 89% (Top 10% in WY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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