For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,202 students in Albany County, WY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Albany County, WY are Laramie High School, Rock River High School and Whiting High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany County, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Albany County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wyoming public high schools.
Albany County, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Laramie High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public high school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Albany County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laramie High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1710 Boulder Drive
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4420
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Rock River High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
262 North Morris
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 721-4265
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 721-4265
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Whiting High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 South 24th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4449
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4449
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Cathedral Home For Children
Alternative School
4989 North 3rd Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 745-8997
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Albany County, WY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Albany County, WY include Laramie High School, Rock River High School and Whiting High School.
How many public high schools are located in Albany County?
4 public high schools are located in Albany County.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany County?
Albany County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public high schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Albany County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Albany County include: Whiting High School vs. Laramie High School, Rock River High School vs. Laramie High School, Laramie High School vs. Whiting High School
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.