Niobrara County High School is located in Lusk, Wyoming, United States. Serving students grades 7–12, the high school is governed by Niobrara County School District #1.
Serving 387 students in grades 9-12, Niobrara County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Niobrara County High School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Expect More! Do More!
School Rankings
Niobrara County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Niobrara County High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
16%
Black
2%
1%
White
77%
75%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Niobrara County High School's ranking?
Niobrara County High School is ranked #154 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Niobrara County High School?
The graduation rate of Niobrara County High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Niobrara County High School?
387 students attend Niobrara County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Niobrara County High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Niobrara County High School?
Niobrara County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Niobrara County High School offer ?
Niobrara County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Niobrara County High School part of?
Niobrara County High School is part of Niobrara County School District #1.
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