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Sweetwater County School District #1

School District · Rock Springs, Wyoming

Students: 4,842
Teachers (FTE): 355

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

15

7 elem, 5 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

4,842

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

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Evaluating Sweetwater County School District #1?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sweetwater County School District #1 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.

Farson-eden High School

8.3/10

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

Real test data+1.6 value signalOpen profile

Farson-eden Middle School

7.4/10

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

Real test data+2.1 value signalOpen profile

Stagecoach Elementary

6.8/10

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

Real test data+1.2 value signalOpen profile

How this district compares

Wyoming rank

#37 of 45

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Wyoming avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,924

$2,469 vs Wyoming median

District size

4,842 students

Much larger than Wyoming median

The short answer

Sweetwater County School District #1 ranks #37 of 45 Wyoming districts by overall school rating. Sweetwater County School District #1's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Farson-eden High School (8.3/10), Farson-eden Middle School (7.4/10), and Stagecoach Elementary (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Farson-eden Middle School

Rates 7.4/10 despite 50% 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 Sweetwater County School District #1 schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Sweetwater County School District #1

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Farson-eden High School8.3 / 10
2Farson-eden Middle School7.4 / 10
3Stagecoach Elementary6.8 / 10
4Black Butte High School6.6 / 10
5Sage Elementary6.4 / 10
6Rock Springs Junior High6.0 / 10
7Pilot Butte Elementary5.7 / 10
8Northpark Elementary5.6 / 10
9Farson-eden Elementary5.4 / 10
10Desert View Elementary4.3 / 10

See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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. District-level spending was $17,924 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Sweetwater County School District #1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Farson-eden High School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Sweetwater County School District #1 students show an average math proficiency of 50.8% and ELA proficiency of 54.1%.

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 Proficiency50.8%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency54.1%
School
State
Not reported

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
District spending per student
$17,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.7/10. 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 Sweetwater County School District #1?

Sweetwater County School District #1's district-level spending was $17,924 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 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 High School is the highest-rated school in Sweetwater County School District #1 with a composite score of 8.3/10.

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 50.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.1%. 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 5.7/10 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 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
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
50.8%
ELA Proficiency
54.1%

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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