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4.5 avg / 10

Sweetwater County School District #1

School District · Rock Springs, Wyoming

Students: 4,842
Teachers (FTE): 355

Avg Rating

4.5

out of 10

Schools

15

7 elem, 5 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,924

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

How this district compares

Wyoming rank

#44 of 45

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.8

below Wyoming avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,924

$2,469 vs Wyoming median

District size

4,842 students

Much larger than Wyoming median

About Sweetwater County School District #1

Sweetwater County School District #1 is a Rock Springs, Wyoming school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 4,842 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $17,924 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.5/10, Sweetwater County School District #1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Farson-eden Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Sweetwater County School District #1 students show an average math proficiency of 48.6% and ELA proficiency of 48.9%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 48.6%
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ELA Proficiency 48.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Sweetwater County School District #1 with test data.

District Details

State
Wyoming
City
Rock Springs
Total Enrollment
4,842
Teachers (FTE)
355
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Sweetwater County School District #1 has 15 schools in total — 7 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

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

The average composite rating for Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater County School District #1?

Sweetwater County School District #1 spends $17,924 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sweetwater County School District #1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sweetwater County School District #1 is 13.6:1.

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

Farson-eden Middle School is the highest-rated school in Sweetwater County School District #1 with a composite score of 8.2/10.

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

Across schools in Sweetwater County School District #1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Sweetwater County School District #1 has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 15 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.5/10
Math Proficiency
48.6%
ELA Proficiency
48.9%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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