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#124 of 301 schools in WY

Top 41% in state

Big Piney High School

High School · Sublette County School District #9 · Big Piney, WY

A Sublette County School District #9 high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 769, Big Piney, WY 83113

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.23 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation1.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$23,692
Chronic Absenteeism39.5%

Students at Big Piney High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Big Piney High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average443/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,146

Median home value

$248,700

Median rent

$747/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83113; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.3% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Sublette County School District #9

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$23,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Big Piney High School is listed in Sublette County School District #9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Big Piney High School

Big Piney High School is a public high school in Big Piney, WY, part of Sublette County School District #9, serving approximately 157 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Big Piney High School

What grades does Big Piney High School serve?

Big Piney High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Big Piney High School?

Big Piney High School has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Piney High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Big Piney High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Big Piney High School rank in WY?

Big Piney High School ranks #124 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Big Piney High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Big Piney High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Big Piney High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Piney High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Big Piney High School a charter school?

No, Big Piney High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Big Piney High School a Title I school?

No, Big Piney High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Piney High School?

36.3% of students at Big Piney High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
157
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sublette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 83113)
2,693
Area median age
45.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83113; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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