Total enrollment
2,657
-597 (-18%) vs SY 2020-21
Big Horn County
Wyoming · Public K-12
14 public K-12 schools operate inside Big Horn County, with roughly 2,657 students enrolled, an average of 190 per school. The level mix is 5 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools.
4-year change in Big Horn County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Big Horn County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Wyoming | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 52.9% | #11 of 19 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,657 | #12 of 21 | #1,959 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 14 | #9 of 21 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.1:1 | #14 of 21 | #548 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 48.3% | #2 of 21 | #1,703 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 31.9% | #11 of 21 | #1,736 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Big Horn County school rankings
Residents
11,828
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
14
4 districts
Enrollment
2,657
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$62,101
Below Wyoming avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.3%
Above Wyoming avg
Elementary
5
1,079 students
Middle
4
579 students
High
5
999 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Big Horn County School District #1
1,251 students · 4 districts in Big Horn County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Big Horn 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
22.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
42
24.5% under 18
Test scores in Big Horn County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Wyoming state average: 56.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Burlington Middle School· 78.5%
- Burlington High School· 75.0%
- Lovell High School· 67.9%
- Burlington Elementary· 66.5%
- Greybull Middle School· 65.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Greybull Elementary· 40.4%
- Rocky Mountain Elementary· 46.2%
- Rocky Mountain High School· 46.8%
- Lovell Elementary· 49.4%
- Rocky Mountain Middle School· 54.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain High School | Cowley | High | 09-12 | 439 | · |
| Rocky Mountain Elementary | Cowley | Elementary | PK-05 | 322 | · |
| Lovell Elementary | Lovell | Elementary | PK-05 | 309 | · |
| Rocky Mountain Middle School | Cowley | Middle | 06-08 | 250 | · |
| Lovell High School | Lovell | High | 09-12 | 226 | · |
| Greybull Elementary | Greybull | Elementary | PK-05 | 207 | · |
| Lovell Middle School | Lovell | Middle | 06-08 | 173 | · |
| Greybull High School | Greybull | High | 09-12 | 136 | · |
| Riverside Middle/High School | Basin | High | 06-12 | 129 | · |
| Laura Irwin Elementary | Basin | Elementary | PK-05 | 122 | · |
| Burlington Elementary | Burlington | Elementary | PK-05 | 119 | · |
| Greybull Middle School | Greybull | Middle | 06-08 | 104 | · |
| Burlington High School | Burlington | High | 09-12 | 69 | · |
| Burlington Middle School | Burlington | Middle | 06-08 | 52 | · |
Cities in Big Horn County
About Big Horn County
Big Horn County is a thinly populated Wyoming county of about 11,828 residents, home to 14 public schools and roughly 2,657 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $62,101, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 18% noticeably below the Wyoming median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Big Horn County spans 5 elementary schools (1,079 students), 4 middle schools (579), and 5 high schools (999).
Big Horn County School District #1 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,251 students across Big Horn County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Big Horn County has decreased 18% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,254 students to 2,657.
On this page, the community for Big Horn County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data