For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,418 students in Sweetwater County, WY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sweetwater County, WY are Green River High School, Farson-eden High School and Expedition Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sweetwater County, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Sweetwater County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public high schools.
Sweetwater County, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is more than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Green River High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Sweetwater County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green River High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1615 Hitching Post Drive
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4747
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4747
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Farson-eden High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Expedition Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Upland Way
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4800
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Rock Springs High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1375 James Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3440
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3440
Gr: 9-12 | 1,393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Black Butte High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2410 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Roosevelt Learning Center
Special Education School
440 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 362-6525
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 362-6525
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sweetwater County, WY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sweetwater County, WY include Green River High School, Farson-eden High School and Expedition Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Sweetwater County?
6 public high schools are located in Sweetwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater County?
Sweetwater County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Sweetwater County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sweetwater County include: Green River High School vs. Rock Springs High School, Black Butte High School vs. Rock Springs High School, Rock Springs High School vs. Green River High School
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