Big Horn County School District #4
School District · Basin, Wyoming
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,115
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,115
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Evaluating Big Horn County School District #4?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Big Horn County School District #4 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Riverside Middle/high School
Basin · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Laura Irwin Elementary
Basin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wyoming rank
#14 of 45
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Wyoming avg
Per-pupil spending
$31,115
+$10,722 vs Wyoming median
District size
232 students
Smaller than Wyoming median
Top-Rated Schools in Big Horn County School District #4
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside Middle/high School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Laura Irwin Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Big Horn County School District #4
Big Horn County School District #4 is a Basin, Wyoming school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 232 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. The district invests $31,115 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Big Horn County School District #4 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Riverside Middle/high School, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Big Horn County School District #4 students show an average math proficiency of 60.0% and ELA proficiency of 57.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Big Horn County School District #4, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Big Horn County School District #4 with test data.
Schools in Big Horn County School District #4
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Wyoming
- City
- Basin
- Total Enrollment
- 232
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Big Horn County School District #4?
Big Horn County School District #4 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 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 #4?
The average composite rating for Big Horn County School District #4 is 7.3/10. 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 #4?
Big Horn County School District #4 spends $31,115 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Big Horn County School District #4?
The average student-teacher ratio in Big Horn County School District #4 is 8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Big Horn County School District #4?
Riverside Middle/high School is the highest-rated school in Big Horn County School District #4 with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Big Horn County School District #4?
Across schools in Big Horn County School District #4 with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.3%
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Compare Big Horn County School District #4 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Laramie County School District #1 (38)
- Natrona County School District #1 (27)
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- Albany County School District #1 (17)
- Sweetwater County School District #1 (15)
- Goshen County School District #1 (12)
- Sheridan County School District #2 (10)
- Teton County School District #1 (10)
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- Lincoln County School District #2 (9)
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- Uinta County School District #1 (8)
- Fremont County School District #25 (8)
- Sheridan County School District #1 (8)
- Platte County School District #1 (7)
- Park County School District # 1 (7)
- Big Horn County School District #1 (6)
- Carbon County School District #2 (6)
- Johnson County School District #1 (6)
- Laramie County School District #2 (6)
- Carbon County School District #1 (5)
- Crook County School District #1 (5)
- Fremont County School District # 6 (5)
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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