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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Sweetwater County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 7,170 students in Sweetwater County, WY (there are 2 private schools, serving 114 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Sweetwater County, WY are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sweetwater County, WY are Washington Elementary School, Farson-eden Middle School and Harrison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sweetwater County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Sweetwater County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sweetwater County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
750 West 5th North
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-2000
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Farson-eden Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Gr: 6-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1825 Alabama Drive
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1700
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Farson-eden Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Gr: K-5 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
350 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Green River High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1615 Hitching Post Drive
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4747
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1055 West Teton Boulevard
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1900
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Rock Springs Junior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3500 Foothill Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3474
Gr: 7-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Desert Middle School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
235 Bugas Street
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Gr: 7-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mckinnon Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Us Highway 414
Mc Kinnon, WY 82938
(307) 874-6199
Gr: K-6 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Northpark Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 North Park Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3235
Gr: K-3 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
Desert Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
235 Bugas Street
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Gr: K-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Farson-eden High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Pilot Butte Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1003 Summit Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3464
Gr: 4-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Expedition Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Upland Way
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1717.
Sage Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
903 Summit Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Gr: K-3 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 G Street
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3425
Gr: 4-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1919.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 Walnut
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3225
Gr: K-3 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2020.
Stagecoach Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Stagecoach Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3265
Gr: K-3 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2121.
Rock Springs High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1375 James Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3440
Gr: 9-12 | 1,393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2222.
Black Butte High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2323.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Desert Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3200
Gr: K-3 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Granger Elementary School
200 1st Street
Granger, WY 82934
(307) 875-4840
Gr: K-5 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Roosevelt Learning Center
Special Education School
440 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 362-6525
Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sweetwater County, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Sweetwater County, WY include Washington Elementary School, Farson-eden Middle School and Harrison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sweetwater County?
25 public schools are located in Sweetwater County.
What percentage of students in Sweetwater County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Sweetwater County are educated in public schools (compared to the WY state average of 97%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater County?
Sweetwater County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sweetwater County are often viewed compared to one another?

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