For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 298 students in Weston County, WY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Weston County, WY are Upton High School and Newcastle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weston County, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Weston County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public high schools.
Weston County, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newcastle High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Weston County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 Poplar
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-2361
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Newcastle High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Casper Avenue
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2713
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2713
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Weston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
551 Metz
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 465-2253
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 465-2253
Gr: K-5 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Weston County, WY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Weston County, WY include Upton High School and Newcastle High School.
How many public high schools are located in Weston County?
2 public high schools are located in Weston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Weston County?
Weston County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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