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Crook County

Wyoming · Public K-12

Crook County hosts 5 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 1,203 Wyoming students across 2 elementary and 2 high.

7-year change in Crook County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,203
+58 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,203
NCES CCD
Median income
$79,637
Above Wyoming avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.9%
Above Wyoming avg
Elementary
2
568 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
467 students
Combined / other
1
168 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Crook County School District #1
1,203 students · 1 district in Crook County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Crook 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
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.6%
civilian labor
Median age
44
24.6% under 18

Test scores in Crook County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Wyoming state average: 56.2%.

See all 5 schools in Crook County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Moorcroft ElementaryMoorcroftElementaryKG-06318·
Moorcroft Secondary SchoolMoorcroftHigh07-12269·
Sundance ElementarySundanceElementaryKG-06250·
Sundance Secondary SchoolSundanceHigh07-12198·
Hulett SchoolHulettCombinedKG-12168·

Cities in Crook County

Moorcroft2 schoolsSundance2 schoolsHulett1 school

About Crook County

Crook County is a small Wyoming county of about 7,455 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 1,203 students.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $79,637 a year, about 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 3%. That income level is 6% meaningfully above the Wyoming median.

In terms of grade levels, Crook County spans 2 elementary schools (568 students), 2 high schools (467), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Crook County is Crook County School District #1, which alone enrolls about 1,203 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Crook County has climbed 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,145 students to 1,203.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Crook County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Crook County?
Crook County, Wyoming has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,203 students.
How many high schools are in Crook County?
Crook County, Wyoming has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 467 students.
How many elementary schools are in Crook County?
Crook County, Wyoming has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 568 students.
What is the largest school district in Crook County?
Crook County School District #1 is the largest school district in Crook County, serving approximately 1,203 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Crook County?
Crook County has roughly 7,455 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Crook County?
Median household income in Crook County is $79,637, above the Wyoming average of $75,412. About 3.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Crook County?
Approximately 24.5% of adults 25 and older in Crook County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Crook County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 41.9% of students in Crook County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Wyoming county average of 41.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Crook County schools?
Across Crook County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Crook County?
Crook County residents are approximately 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data