For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,418 students in Sweetwater County, WY.
The top ranked public high schools in Sweetwater County, WY are Green River High School, Farson-eden High School and Expedition Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sweetwater County, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Sweetwater County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public high schools.
Sweetwater County, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is more than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Green River High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public high school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sweetwater County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green River High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1615 Hitching Post Drive
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4747
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4747
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Farson-eden High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Expedition Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Upland Way
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4800
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Rock Springs High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1375 James Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3440
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3440
Gr: 9-12 | 1,466 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Black Butte High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2410 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Roosevelt Learning Center
Special Education School
440 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 362-6525
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 362-6525
Gr: 1-12
Sweetwater County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Bluebell Ave
Bairoil, WY 82322
(307) 328-9215
Bairoil, WY 82322
(307) 328-9215
Gr: K-5 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
2200 East Teton Boulevard
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1800
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1800
Gr: K-4 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
915 Edgar
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3210
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3210
Gr: K-4 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
250 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Gr: 5-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
3400 Foothill Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3260
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3260
Gr: K-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Superior Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Gobel Street
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3490
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3490
Gr: 7-9 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 17%
P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3280
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3280
Gr: K-6 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 22%
P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3242
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3242
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
3501 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3250
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3250
Gr: K-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Gr: K-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sweetwater County, WY?
The top ranked public high schools in Sweetwater County, WY include Green River High School, Farson-eden High School and Expedition Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Sweetwater County?
6 public high schools are located in Sweetwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater County?
Sweetwater County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public high schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sweetwater County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sweetwater County include: Green River High School vs. Rock Springs High School, Black Butte High School vs. Rock Springs High School, Rock Springs High School vs. Green River High School
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