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Albany County

Wyoming · Public K-12

In Albany County, 19 public K-12 schools make up the local education system, comprising 13 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high. Combined enrollment is about 3,967 students.

7-year change in Albany County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,752
-352 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
17
-2 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
73%
was 74%
% Hispanic
17%
was 17%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
19
2 districts
Enrollment
3,967
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,917
Below Wyoming avg
Free/reduced lunch
33.9%
Below Wyoming avg
Elementary
13
2,059 students
Middle
2
759 students
High
3
1,149 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Albany County School District #1
3,967 students · 2 districts in Albany County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Albany County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
84%
Hispanic
11%
Black
1%
Asian
4%
Two or more
8%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
73%
Hispanic
17%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
55.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
29
15.4% under 18

Test scores in Albany County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Wyoming state average: 56.2%.

See all 10 schools in Albany County ranked by score →

All schools (19)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Laramie High SchoolLaramieHigh09-121,070·
Laramie Middle SchoolLaramieMiddle06-08735·
Slade ElementaryLaramieElementaryPK-05440·
Spring Creek ElementaryLaramieElementaryPK-05307·
Indian Paintbrush ElementaryLaramieElementaryKG-05269·
Snowy Range AcademyLaramieElementaryKG-08260·
Velma Linford ElementaryLaramieElementaryPK-05250·
Beitel ElementaryLaramieElementaryKG-05215·
UW Laboratory SchoolLaramieElementaryKG-08162·
Laramie Montessori Charter SchoolLaramieElementaryPK-0697·
Whiting High SchoolLaramieHigh09-1243·
Rock River High SchoolRock RiverHigh09-1236·
Rock River ElementaryRock RiverElementaryPK-0635·
Rock River Junior High SchoolRock RiverMiddle07-0824·
Harmony ElementaryLaramieElementaryKG-0515·
Centennial ElementaryCentennialElementaryKG-054·
Notch Peak ElementaryWheatlandElementaryKG-083·
Antelope Creek SchoolLaramieElementaryKG-082·
Cathedral Home for ChildrenLaramieCombined04-120·

Cities in Albany County

Laramie14 schoolsRock River3 schoolsCentennial1 schoolWheatland1 school

About Albany County

Across the compact Wyoming county of Albany County of about 38,249 residents, the public-school footprint covers 19 schools and about 3,967 students.

For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $61,917, 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 18% noticeably below the Wyoming median.

On the school-mix side, Albany County consists of 13 elementary schools (2,059 students), 2 middle schools (759), 3 high schools (1,149), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Albany County is Albany County School District #1, which alone enrolls about 3,967 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 9%: 4,104 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,752 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 19 to 17 across the same 7-year window.

On allk12, the community for Albany County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Albany County?
There are 19 public K-12 schools in Albany County, Wyoming, with a combined enrollment of about 3,967.
How many high schools are in Albany County?
Albany County, Wyoming has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,149 students.
How many middle schools are in Albany County?
Albany County, Wyoming has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 759 students.
How many elementary schools are in Albany County?
Albany County, Wyoming has 13 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,059 students.
What is the largest school district in Albany County?
Albany County School District #1 is the largest school district in Albany County, serving approximately 3,967 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Albany County?
Albany County has roughly 38,249 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Albany County?
Median household income in Albany County is $61,917, below the Wyoming average of $75,412. About 7.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Albany County?
Approximately 55.0% of adults 25 and older in Albany County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Albany County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 33.9% of students in Albany County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Wyoming county average of 41.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Albany County schools?
Across Albany County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.8 to 1.

Albany County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data