Niobrara County School District #1
School District · Lusk, Wyoming
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,665
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,665
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Niobrara County School District #1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Niobrara County School District #1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Niobrara County High School
Lusk · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lusk Middle School
Lusk · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lusk Elementary
Lusk · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wyoming rank
#40 of 45
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Wyoming avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,665
$1,728 vs Wyoming median
District size
862 students
Typical than Wyoming median
The short answer
Niobrara County School District #1 ranks #40 of 45 Wyoming districts by overall school rating. Niobrara County School District #1's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Niobrara County High School (5.7/10), Lusk Middle School (4.9/10), and Lusk Elementary (2.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Niobrara County School District #1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niobrara County High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Lusk Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Lusk Elementary | 2.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Niobrara County School District #1
Niobrara County School District #1 is a Lusk, Wyoming school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 862 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $18,665 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Niobrara County School District #1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Niobrara County High School, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, Niobrara County School District #1 students show an average math proficiency of 40.3% and ELA proficiency of 53.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Niobrara County School District #1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Niobrara County School District #1 with test data.
Schools in Niobrara County School District #1
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Wyoming
- City
- Lusk
- Total Enrollment
- 862
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Niobrara County School District #1?
Niobrara County School District #1 has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Niobrara County School District #1?
The average composite rating for Niobrara County School District #1 is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Niobrara County School District #1?
Niobrara County School District #1 spends $18,665 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Niobrara County School District #1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Niobrara County School District #1 is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Niobrara County School District #1?
Niobrara County High School is the highest-rated school in Niobrara County School District #1 with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in Niobrara County School District #1?
Across schools in Niobrara County School District #1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Niobrara County School District #1 compare to other districts in Wyoming?
Niobrara County School District #1 has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 4 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 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
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.2%
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Compare Niobrara County School District #1 with neighboring districts in the state.
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- 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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