For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 418 students in Weston County, WY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Weston County, WY are Newcastle Middle School and Upton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weston County, WY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 57% statewide average). Middle schools in Weston County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Weston County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newcastle Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Stampede
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Upton Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
802 Juniper
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Weston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
551 Metz
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 465-2253
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 465-2253
Gr: K-5 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Weston County, WY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Weston County, WY include Newcastle Middle School and Upton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Weston County?
2 public middle schools are located in Weston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Weston County?
Weston County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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