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#287 of 301 schools in WY
Swift Creek High School
High School · Lincoln County School District #2 · Afton, WY
A Lincoln County School District #2 high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
222 East 4th Avenue, Afton, WY 83110
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Swift Creek High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Swift Creek 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low228/100K
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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
$83,442
Median home value
$348,000
Median rent
$631/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 883 | Compare → |
| Cokeville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 7–12 | Not available | 104 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lincoln County School District #2
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swift Creek High School is listed in Lincoln County School District #2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swift Creek High School
Swift Creek High School is a public high school in Afton, WY, part of Lincoln County School District #2, serving approximately 56 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #287 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swift Creek High School
What grades does Swift Creek High School serve?
Swift Creek High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Swift Creek High School?
Swift Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swift Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swift Creek High School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swift Creek High School rank in WY?
Swift Creek High School ranks #287 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Swift Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Swift Creek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Swift Creek High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swift Creek High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Swift Creek High School a charter school?
No, Swift Creek High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swift Creek High School a Title I school?
No, Swift Creek High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swift Creek High School?
46.4% of students at Swift Creek 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
- 56
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (307) 885-7139
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 83110)
- 5,166
- Area average commute
- 13.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
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 83110; 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
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