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6.7avg / 10

Sheridan County School District #1

School District · Ranchester, Wyoming

Students: 1,153
Teachers (FTE): 90

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

8

3 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

1,153

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.8:1

How this district compares

Wyoming rank

#18 of 45

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Wyoming avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,112

$2,281 vs Wyoming median

District size

1,153 students

Typical than Wyoming median

The short answer

Sheridan County School District #1 ranks #18 of 45 Wyoming districts by overall school rating. Sheridan County School District #1's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Big Horn Middle School (8.4/10), Tongue River Middle School (7.6/10), and Big Horn High School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Sheridan County School District #1

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Big Horn Middle School8.4 / 10
2Tongue River Middle School7.6 / 10
3Big Horn High School6.9 / 10
4Tongue River High School6.0 / 10
5Big Horn Elementary5.9 / 10
6Tongue River Elementary5.4 / 10

See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Sheridan County School District #1

Sheridan County School District #1 is a Ranchester, Wyoming school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 1,153 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. District-level spending was $18,112 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Sheridan County School District #1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Big Horn Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Sheridan County School District #1 students show an average math proficiency of 63.5% and ELA proficiency of 65.9%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency63.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency65.9%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Sheridan County School District #1 with test data.

District Details

State
Wyoming
City
Ranchester
Total Enrollment
1,153
Teachers (FTE)
90
District spending per student
$18,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sheridan County School District #1?

Sheridan County School District #1 has 8 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

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

The average composite rating for Sheridan County School District #1 is 6.7/10. 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 Sheridan County School District #1?

Sheridan County School District #1's district-level spending was $18,112 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 Sheridan County School District #1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sheridan County School District #1 is 12.8:1.

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

Big Horn Middle School is the highest-rated school in Sheridan County School District #1 with a composite score of 8.4/10.

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

Across schools in Sheridan County School District #1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Sheridan County School District #1 has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 8 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
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
63.5%
ELA Proficiency
65.9%

How we rate schools

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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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