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Sheridan County School District #2

School District · Sheridan, Wyoming

Students: 3,484
Teachers (FTE): 270

Avg Rating

7.5

out of 10

Schools

10

6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

3,484

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.9:1

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Evaluating Sheridan County School District #2?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sheridan County School District #2 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Sagebrush Elementary

9.1/10

Sheridan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Story Elementary

9.0/10

Story · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+1.2 value signalOpen profile

Woodland Park Elementary

8.8/10

Sheridan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Wyoming rank

#10 of 45

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.3

above Wyoming avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,381

$5,012 vs Wyoming median

District size

3,484 students

Much larger than Wyoming median

The short answer

Sheridan County School District #2 ranks #10 of 45 Wyoming districts by overall school rating. Sheridan County School District #2's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sagebrush Elementary (9.1/10), Story Elementary (9.0/10), and Woodland Park Elementary (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Sagebrush Elementary

Rates 9.1/10 despite 51% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Sheridan County School District #2 schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Sheridan County School District #2

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Sagebrush Elementary9.1 / 10
2Story Elementary9.0 / 10
3Woodland Park Elementary8.8 / 10
4Highland Park Elementary7.8 / 10
5Meadowlark Elementary7.4 / 10
6Sheridan Junior High School7.1 / 10
7Henry A. Coffeen Elementary7.1 / 10
8Sheridan High School7.0 / 10
9John C. Schiffer Collaborative School4.1 / 10

See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Sheridan County School District #2

Sheridan County School District #2 is a Sheridan, Wyoming school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 3,484 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. District-level spending was $15,381 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.5/10, Sheridan County School District #2 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sagebrush Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Sheridan County School District #2 students show an average math proficiency of 68.9% and ELA proficiency of 69.1%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Sheridan County School District #2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency68.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency69.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Sheridan County School District #2 with test data.

District Details

State
Wyoming
City
Sheridan
Total Enrollment
3,484
Teachers (FTE)
270
District spending per student
$15,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sheridan County School District #2?

Sheridan County School District #2 has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sheridan County School District #2?

The average composite rating for Sheridan County School District #2 is 7.5/10. 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 #2?

Sheridan County School District #2's district-level spending was $15,381 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 #2?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sheridan County School District #2 is 12.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sheridan County School District #2?

Sagebrush Elementary is the highest-rated school in Sheridan County School District #2 with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Sheridan County School District #2?

Across schools in Sheridan County School District #2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sheridan County School District #2 compare to other districts in Wyoming?

Sheridan County School District #2 has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 10 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
7.5/10
Math Proficiency
68.9%
ELA Proficiency
69.1%

Resources

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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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