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Best Lincoln County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,534 students in Lincoln County, WY. Lincoln County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wyoming.
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, WY are Cokeville Elementary School, Osmond Elementary School and Afton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lincoln County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cokeville Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
250 North Sage
Cokeville, WY 83114
(307) 279-3233
Gr: K-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Osmond Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3120 State Highway 241
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-9457
Gr: 4-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Afton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
333 East 1st Avenue
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-8002
Gr: PK-3 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Cokeville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Pine
Cokeville, WY 83114
(307) 279-3273
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Etna Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
107590 Us Highway 89
Etna, WY 83118
(307) 885-2472
Gr: 4-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Star Valley Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
999 Warrior Way
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-5208
Gr: 7-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1310 Antelope Street
Diamondville, WY 83116
(307) 877-2286
Gr: K-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Kemmerer Junior Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1525 3rd West Ave
Diamondville, WY 83116
(307) 877-6991
Gr: 7-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Thayne Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
304 Myers Street
Thayne, WY 83127
(307) 885-2380
Gr: K-3 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Star Valley High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
445 West Swift Creek Lane
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-7847
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
New Frontier High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Lincoln Heights Drive
Diamondville, WY 83116
(307) 877-5819
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Swift Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
222 East 4th Avenue
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-7139
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Lincoln County, WY include Cokeville Elementary School, Osmond Elementary School and Afton Elementary School. Lincoln County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wyoming.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
11 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?

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