Top Rankings
Sheridan County School District #2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,484 students in Sheridan County School District #2. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Wyoming.
51±¬ÁÏs in Sheridan County School District #2 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 53% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Sheridan County School District #2 are Sagebrush Elementary School, Woodland Park Elementary School and Highland Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Sheridan County School District #2 has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wyoming.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
10 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
3,484 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sheridan County School District #2, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 48 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Graduation Rate
91%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.39
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
86%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,346 in this school district is less 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 $20,306 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,346
$21,219
Spending / Student
$20,306
$20,493
Best Sheridan County School District #2 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sagebrush Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1685 Hillpond Drive
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9059
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9059
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Woodland Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 East Woodland Park Road
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7937
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-7937
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Mydland Road
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2113
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2113
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1410 Desmet Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-3786
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-3786
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Sheridan Junior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9745
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-9745
Gr: 6-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1056 Long Drive
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2495
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 672-2495
Gr: 9-12 | 1,064 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1053 South Sheridan Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-9333
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-9333
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Story Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 Fish Hatchery Road
Story, WY 82842
(307) 683-2316
Story, WY 82842
(307) 683-2316
Gr: K-5 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #99.
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Dome Loop, Sheridan Colleg
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
The Wright Place
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Lewis Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-8730
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sheridan County School District #2?
Sheridan County School District #2 manages 10 public schools serving 3,484 students.
What is the rank of Sheridan County School District #2?
Sheridan County School District #2 is ranked #1 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County School District #2?
86% of Sheridan County School District #2 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheridan County School District #2?
Sheridan County School District #2 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Sheridan County School District #2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,306 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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