Total enrollment
8,459
-311 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
Campbell County
Wyoming · Public K-12
Public education in Campbell County reaches 8,459 students across 25 schools. Campbell County School District #1 is the largest district at 8,459 students. By level, that breaks down as 17 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.
7-year change in Campbell County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
23
-2 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 85%
% Hispanic
14%
was 11%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
25
3 districts
Enrollment
8,459
NCES CCD
Median income
$89,869
Above Wyoming avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.4%
Above Wyoming avg
Elementary
17
4,461 students
Middle
2
1,256 students
High
5
2,742 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Campbell County School District #1
8,459 students · 3 districts in Campbell County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Campbell 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+
23.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
36
26.7% under 18
Test scores in Campbell County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 15 schools ranked. Wyoming state average: 56.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Wagonwheel Elementary· 63.8%
- Paintbrush Elementary· 60.3%
- Pronghorn Elementary· 59.9%
- Wright Jr. & Sr. High School· 59.2%
- Sage Valley Junior High School· 57.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Lakeview Elementary· 41.1%
- Campbell County High School· 42.8%
- Rozet Elementary· 43.7%
- Hillcrest Elementary· 44.1%
- Rawhide Elementary· 48.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County High School | Gillette | High | 09-12 | 1,212 | · |
| Thunder Basin High School | Gillette | High | 09-12 | 1,206 | · |
| Twin Spruce Junior High School | Gillette | Middle | 07-08 | 667 | · |
| Sage Valley Junior High School | Gillette | Middle | 07-08 | 589 | · |
| Stocktrail Elementary | Gillette | Elementary | KG-06 | 554 | · |
| Buffalo Ridge Elementary | Gillette | Elementary | KG-06 | 413 | · |
| Prairie Wind Elementary | Gillette | Elementary | KG-06 | 404 | · |
| Lakeview Elementary | Gillette | Elementary | KG-06 | 378 | · |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Gillette | Elementary | KG-06 | 370 | · |
| Conestoga Elementary | Gillette | Elementary | KG-06 | 348 | · |
| Pronghorn Elementary | Gillette | Elementary | KG-06 | 334 | · |
| Sunflower Elementary | Gillette | Elementary | KG-06 | 311 | · |
| Paintbrush Elementary | Gillette | Elementary | KG-06 | 266 | · |
| Wagonwheel Elementary | Gillette | Elementary | PK-06 | 244 | · |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Gillette | Elementary | KG-06 | 239 | · |
| Rozet Elementary | Rozet | Elementary | KG-06 | 225 | · |
| Cottonwood Elementary | Wright | Elementary | PK-06 | 198 | · |
| Wright Jr. & Sr. High School | Wright | High | 07-12 | 174 | · |
| Westwood High School | Gillette | High | 09-12 | 150 | · |
| Rawhide Elementary | Gillette | Elementary | KG-06 | 107 | · |
| 4-J Elementary School | Gillette | Elementary | KG-06 | 35 | · |
| Little Powder Elementary | Weston | Elementary | KG-08 | 19 | · |
| Recluse School | Recluse | Elementary | KG-08 | 16 | · |
| Powder River Basin Children's Center | Gillette | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
| Youth Emergency Services Inc. | Gillette | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Campbell County
About Campbell County
Campbell County is a sparse Wyoming county of about 47,240 residents, home to 25 public schools and roughly 8,459 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $89,869, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 19% higher than the Wyoming median.
In terms of grade levels, Campbell County comprises 17 elementary schools (4,461 students), 2 middle schools (1,256), 5 high schools (2,742), and 1 combined or other schools.
Campbell County School District #1 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 8,459 students across Campbell County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 8,459 students, decreased 4% from the 8,770 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 25 to 23 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 85% to 80%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Campbell County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
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Campbell County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data