For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,594 students in Sheridan County, WY. The top-ranked public high schools in Sheridan County, WY are Big Horn High School, Sheridan High School and Tongue River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wyoming public high schools.
Sheridan County, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tongue River High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sheridan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Horn High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
333 Us Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 674-8190
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1056 Long Drive
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2495
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2495
Gr: 9-12 | 1,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Tongue River High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Us Highway 14
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Clearmont K-12 School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Meade Avenue
Clearmont, WY 82835
(307) 758-4412
Clearmont, WY 82835
(307) 758-4412
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Dome Loop, Sheridan Colleg
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
The Bridge School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Main Street
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Sheridan Day Program
Special Education School
909 Long Ave. Ste. A
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 675-1291
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 675-1291
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wyoming Girls School
Alternative School
3500 Big Horn Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7476
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7476
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sheridan County, WY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sheridan County, WY include Big Horn High School, Sheridan High School and Tongue River High School. Sheridan County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wyoming.
How many public high schools are located in Sheridan County?
9 public high schools are located in Sheridan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sheridan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sheridan County include: Big Horn High School vs. Sheridan High School, Sheridan High School vs. Big Horn High School
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