For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,751 students in Laramie County, WY.
The top ranked public high schools in Laramie County, WY are Poder Academy Secondary School, Burns Jr & Sr High School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laramie County, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Laramie County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public high schools.
Laramie County, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burns Jr & Sr High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public high school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Laramie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poder Academy Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Richardson Court
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Grades: 7-12
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Burns Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
524 East 4th Street
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4100
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4100
Grades: 7-12
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Education Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2680
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 1,284 students
Rank: #44.
East High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 East Pershing Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2663
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2663
Grades: 9-12
| 1,506 students
Rank: #55.
Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Maple Street
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
(307) 245-4000
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
(307) 245-4000
Grades: 7-12
| 190 students
Rank: #66.
South High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1213 West Allison Road
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2410
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,159 students
Rank: #77.
Triumph High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 West College Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2500
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laramie Plains Academy
Special Education School
3001 East Pershing Blvd, Suite
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 369-2345
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 369-2345
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Meadowlark Academy
Alternative School
3304 E I-80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 829-7355
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 829-7355
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Laramie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 38
Albin, WY 82050
(307) 246-3362
Albin, WY 82050
(307) 246-3362
Grades: 7-12
| 53 students
Attention Homes, Inc. (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
714 West Fox Farm Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82003
(307) 778-7832
Cheyenne, WY 82003
(307) 778-7832
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
510 West 29th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2410
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2410
Grades: 4-6
| 67 students
600 West 22nd Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2420
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2420
Grades: K-3
| 131 students
3304 East I80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3304 East I-80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 633-8040
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Laramie County, WY?
The top ranked public high schools in Laramie County, WY include Poder Academy Secondary School, Burns Jr & Sr High School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Laramie County?
9 public high schools are located in Laramie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Laramie County?
Laramie County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public high schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Laramie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Laramie County include: Meadowlark Academy vs. Poder Academy Secondary School, Central High School vs. East High School, South High School vs. East High School
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