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6.2 avg / 10

Big Horn County School District #1

School District · Cowley, Wyoming

Students: 1,247
Teachers (FTE): 85

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

6

2 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,661

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

How this district compares

Wyoming rank

#31 of 45

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Wyoming avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,661

$732 vs Wyoming median

District size

1,247 students

Typical than Wyoming median

About Big Horn County School District #1

Big Horn County School District #1 is a Cowley, Wyoming school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,247 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $19,661 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Big Horn County School District #1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Burlington High School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Big Horn County School District #1 students show an average math proficiency of 58.3% and ELA proficiency of 68.7%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Big Horn County School District #1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 58.3%
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ELA Proficiency 68.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Big Horn County School District #1 with test data.

District Details

State
Wyoming
City
Cowley
Total Enrollment
1,247
Teachers (FTE)
85
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Big Horn County School District #1?

Big Horn County School District #1 has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Big Horn County School District #1?

The average composite rating for Big Horn County School District #1 is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Big Horn County School District #1?

Big Horn County School District #1 spends $19,661 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Big Horn County School District #1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Big Horn County School District #1 is 14.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Big Horn County School District #1?

Burlington High School is the highest-rated school in Big Horn County School District #1 with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Big Horn County School District #1?

Across schools in Big Horn County School District #1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Big Horn County School District #1 compare to other districts in Wyoming?

Big Horn County School District #1 has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wyoming by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
58.3%
ELA Proficiency
68.7%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wyoming Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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