Total enrollment
1,137
-47 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Johnson County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Johnson County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Wyoming | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 59.5% | #8 of 19 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,137 | #21 of 21 | #2,671 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #20 of 21 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.6:1 | #1 of 21 | #79 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 34.9% | #17 of 21 | #2,276 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 24.8% | #18 of 21 | #1,970 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.
Residents
8,686
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,137
students · 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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Johnson County has contracted 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,184 students to 1,137.
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