Platte County School District #2
School District · Guernsey, Wyoming
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$38,915
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$38,915
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Evaluating Platte County School District #2?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Platte County School District #2 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.
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High
Guernsey · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Guernsey-sunrise High School
Guernsey · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary
Guernsey · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wyoming rank
#34 of 45
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Wyoming avg
Per-pupil spending
$38,915
+$18,522 vs Wyoming median
District size
215 students
Smaller than Wyoming median
The short answer
Platte County School District #2 ranks #34 of 45 Wyoming districts by overall school rating. Platte County School District #2's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Guernsey-sunrise Junior High (7.6/10), Guernsey-sunrise High School (6.8/10), and Guernsey-sunrise Elementary (4.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Platte County School District #2
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guernsey-sunrise Junior High | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Guernsey-sunrise High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Guernsey-sunrise Elementary | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Platte County School District #2
Platte County School District #2 is a Guernsey, Wyoming school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 215 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. The district invests $38,915 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Platte County School District #2 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Guernsey-sunrise Junior High, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Platte County School District #2 students show an average math proficiency of 43.2% and ELA proficiency of 48.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Platte County School District #2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Platte County School District #2 with test data.
Schools in Platte County School District #2
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Wyoming
- City
- Guernsey
- Total Enrollment
- 215
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Platte County School District #2?
Platte County School District #2 has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Platte County School District #2?
The average composite rating for Platte County School District #2 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 Platte County School District #2?
Platte County School District #2 spends $38,915 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Platte County School District #2?
The average student-teacher ratio in Platte County School District #2 is 8.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Platte County School District #2?
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High is the highest-rated school in Platte County School District #2 with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Platte County School District #2?
Across schools in Platte County School District #2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Platte County School District #2 compare to other districts in Wyoming?
Platte County School District #2 has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 3 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.1%
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Compare Platte County School District #2 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Laramie County School District #1 (38)
- Natrona County School District #1 (27)
- Campbell County School District #1 (23)
- 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)
- Converse County School District #1 (9)
- Lincoln County School District #2 (9)
- Sweetwater County School District #2 (9)
- Park County School District # 6 (8)
- 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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