Sheridan County School District #1
School District · Ranchester, Wyoming
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
1,153
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
1,153
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Sheridan County School District #1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sheridan County School District #1 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.
Big Horn Elementary
Big Horn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Big Horn High School
Big Horn · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Big Horn Middle School
Big Horn · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wyoming rank
#6 of 45
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
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 #6 of 45 Wyoming districts by overall school rating. Sheridan County School District #1's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Big Horn Elementary (9.2/10), Big Horn High School (8.5/10), and Big Horn Middle School (8.3/10). 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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Horn Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Big Horn High School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Big Horn Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Tongue River Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Tongue River Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Tongue River High School | 5.7 / 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 7.8/10, Sheridan County School District #1 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Big Horn Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Sheridan County School District #1 students show an average math proficiency of 61.6% and ELA proficiency of 65.1%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Sheridan County School District #1 with test data.
Schools in Sheridan County School District #1
8 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools2
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 7.8/10. 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 Elementary is the highest-rated school in Sheridan County School District #1 with a composite score of 9.2/10.
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 61.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.1%. 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 7.8/10 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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.1%
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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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