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Johnson County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,190 students in Johnson County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Johnson County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
6 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
1,190 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Johnson County School District #1, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 48 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.39
% American Indian
2%
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,927 is higher than the state median of $21,219. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,946 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,927
$21,219
Spending / Student
$22,946
$20,493
Best Johnson County School District #1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
361 West Gatchell
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-5594
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-5594
Grades: 6-8
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Kaycee School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 Holt Street
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 738-2323
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 738-2323
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #33.
Cloud Peak Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Conrad
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-0153
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-0153
Grades: 3-5
| 218 students
Rank: #44.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 South Burritt Avenue
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-9518
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-9518
Grades: K-2
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29891 Old Highway 87
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2269
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2269
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Rank: n/an/a
New West High School
Alternative School
300 S. Spruce
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 620-2478
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 620-2478
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Johnson County School District #1?
Johnson County School District #1 manages 6 public schools serving 1,190 students.
What is the rank of Johnson County School District #1?
Johnson County School District #1 is ranked #14 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County School District #1?
89% of Johnson County School District #1 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Johnson County School District #1?
Johnson County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Johnson County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,946 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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