South Side Elementary

South Side Elementary serves 162 students in grades 2 and 3 in Worland, Wyoming, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranking 20th among Wyoming's 302 schools, the school demonstrates exceptional academic achievement that places it in the 94th percentile statewide. The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 77% of students achieving proficiency or above in mathematics and 62% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading.

This strong showing reflects the dedicated work of 16 full-time equivalent teachers who maintain an excellent student-teacher ratio of 10.1 to 1, allowing for personalized attention and instruction. South Side Elementary operates within a stable community where the median household income is $62,807 and the poverty rate remains low at 5.8%. The surrounding neighborhood reflects typical small-town Wyoming values, with median home values around $190,000 and about 21% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The school serves families in this remote Wyoming town of nearly 7,000 residents, providing a strong educational foundation in Washakie County's close-knit community setting.

With an enrollment of 162 students, South Side Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.