7.3avg / 10

Big Horn County School District #4

School District · Basin, Wyoming

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 232

Teachers (FTE): 29

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

232

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

232

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

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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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Riverside Middle/high School	9.4 / 10	High	—	126
2	Laura Irwin Elementary	5.2 / 10	Elementary	—	106

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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. District-level spending was $31,115 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

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

Math Proficiency60.0%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency57.3%

School

State

Not reported

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 Schools1

Laura Irwin Elementary

1065.2

High Schools1

Riverside Middle/high School

1269.4

District Details

State: Wyoming
City: Basin
Total Enrollment: 232
Teachers (FTE): 29
District spending per student: $31,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 district spending per student in Big Horn County School District #4?

Big Horn County School District #4's district-level spending was $31,115 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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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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.