Total enrollment
1,137
-152 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
Johnson County
Wyoming · Public K-12
Inside Johnson County, Wyoming, public K-12 schools number 6 and serve about 1,137 students out of a population of 8,686. That works out to 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Johnson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 91%
% Hispanic
7%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,137
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,871
Below Wyoming avg
Free/reduced lunch
34.9%
Below Wyoming avg
Elementary
2
436 students
Middle
1
240 students
High
2
346 students
Combined / other
1
115 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Johnson County School District #1
1,137 students · 1 district in Johnson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Johnson 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+
30.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
47
19.3% under 18
Test scores in Johnson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Wyoming state average: 56.2%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Clear Creek Middle School· 68.9%
- Buffalo High School· 61.5%
- Cloud Peak Elementary· 56.7%
- Kaycee School· 50.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo High School | Buffalo | High | 09-12 | 317 | · |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Buffalo | Middle | 06-08 | 240 | · |
| Cloud Peak Elementary | Buffalo | Elementary | 03-05 | 225 | · |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Buffalo | Elementary | PK-02 | 211 | · |
| Kaycee School | Kaycee | Combined | PK-12 | 115 | · |
| New West High School | Buffalo | High | 09-12 | 29 | · |
Cities in Johnson County
About Johnson County
Johnson County is a compact Wyoming county of about 8,686 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 1,137 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $64,871, about 30% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 14% below the Wyoming median.
On the school-mix side, Johnson County is built around 2 elementary schools (436 students), 1 middle school (240), 2 high schools (346), and 1 combined or other schools.
Johnson County School District #1 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,137 students on its own.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Johnson County has contracted 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,289 students to 1,137. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 91% to 86%.
On allk12, the community for Johnson County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data