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#197 of 301 schools in WY
Tongue River High School
High School · Sheridan County School District #1 · Dayton, WY
A Sheridan County School District #1 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
P.O. Box 408, Dayton, WY 82836
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tongue River High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (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).
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Where Tongue River 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low92/100K
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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
$91,528
Median home value
$287,000
Median rent
$791/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
0.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82836; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Big Horn High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 149 | 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.
Sheridan County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tongue River High School is listed in Sheridan County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tongue River High School
Tongue River High School is a public high school in Dayton, WY, part of Sheridan County School District #1, serving approximately 233 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tongue River High School
What grades does Tongue River High School serve?
Tongue River High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tongue River High School?
Tongue River High School has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tongue River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tongue River High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tongue River High School rank in WY?
Tongue River High School ranks #197 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Tongue River High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tongue River High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Tongue River High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tongue River High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Tongue River High School a charter school?
No, Tongue River High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tongue River High School a Title I school?
No, Tongue River High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 233
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sheridan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (307) 655-2236
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 82836)
- 1,134
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 82836; 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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