Top Rankings
Washakie County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 724 students in Washakie County School District #1. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Wyoming.
Public Elementary Schools in Washakie County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Wyoming public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public elementary school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
6 Schools
261 Schools
# Students
1,090 Students
56,758 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
4,925 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washakie 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 48 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Graduation Rate
82%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.40
% American Indian
1%
4%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
25%
14%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
71%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,246 is higher than the state median of $21,219. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,732 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,246
$21,219
Spending / Student
$21,732
$20,493
Best Washakie County School District #1 Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1229 Howell Avenue
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-3306
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-3306
Grades: 2-3
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 South 6th Street
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-4298
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-4298
Grades: 4-5
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Worland Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2150 Howell Avenue
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-3233
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-3233
Grades: 6-8
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 North 15th Street
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-4662
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-4662
Grades: K-1
| 144 students
Recent Articles
Opinion: Handcuffing in Public Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children鈥檚 wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.
Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for Public School Enrollment?
Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.
What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we鈥檒l take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.
