For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 2,636 students in Big Horn County, WY. Big Horn County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wyoming.
The top ranked public schools in Big Horn County, WY are Burlington High School, Burlington Elementary School and Burlington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Horn County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Big Horn County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Big Horn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
109 School Avenue
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
109 School Avenue
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Grades: PK-5
| 120 students
Rank: #33.
Burlington Middle School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
109 School Avenue
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside Middle/high School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1212 West B Street
Basin, WY 82410
(307) 568-2416
Basin, WY 82410
(307) 568-2416
Grades: 6-12
| 126 students
Rank: #55.
Lovell Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 West 9th
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-6553
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-6553
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #66.
Greybull Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 6th Avenue South
Greybull, WY 82426
(307) 765-2311
Greybull, WY 82426
(307) 765-2311
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Rank: #77.
Lovell High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 Hampshire Avenue
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-2256
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-2256
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #88.
Lovell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 Shoshone
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-2247
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-2247
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #99.
Rocky Mountain Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 South 3rd East
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
Rank: #1010.
Greybull Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
724 North 6th Street
Greybull, WY 82426
(307) 765-4492
Greybull, WY 82426
(307) 765-4492
Grades: 6-8
| 106 students
Rank: #1111.
Greybull High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
732 North 6th Street
Greybull, WY 82426
(307) 765-2537
Greybull, WY 82426
(307) 765-2537
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Laura Irwin Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1211 W. B Street
Basin, WY 82410
(307) 568-2488
Basin, WY 82410
(307) 568-2488
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Rocky Mountain High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 South 3rd East
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2723
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #1414.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 South Division
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2211
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Big Horn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 176
Byron, WY 82412
(307) 548-2723
Byron, WY 82412
(307) 548-2723
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
170 School Ave
Manderson, WY 82432
(307) 568-2846
Manderson, WY 82432
(307) 568-2846
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
P.o. Box 99
Hyattville, WY 82428
(307) 469-2350
Hyattville, WY 82428
(307) 469-2350
Grades: K-4
| 3 students
170 School Ave
Manderson, WY 82432
(307) 568-2846
Manderson, WY 82432
(307) 568-2846
Grades: 5
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Big Horn County, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Big Horn County, WY include Burlington High School, Burlington Elementary School and Burlington Middle School. Big Horn County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wyoming.
How many public schools are located in Big Horn County?
14 public schools are located in Big Horn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Horn County?
Big Horn County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Big Horn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Big Horn County include: Riverside Middle/high School vs. Greybull High School, Greybull High School vs. Riverside Middle/high School, Lovell High School vs. Greybull High School
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