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Lincoln County

Wyoming · Public K-12

13 public K-12 schools operate inside Lincoln County, with roughly 3,599 students enrolled, an average of 277 per campus. That works out to 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Lincoln County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,599
+48 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
-1 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 93%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
13
3 districts
Enrollment
3,599
NCES CCD
Median income
$89,330
Above Wyoming avg
Free/reduced lunch
31.7%
Below Wyoming avg
Elementary
5
1,226 students
Middle
3
1,051 students
High
5
1,322 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lincoln County School District #2
2,924 students · 3 districts in Lincoln County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lincoln 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
92%
Hispanic
6%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
6%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.0%
civilian labor
Median age
43
25.2% under 18

Test scores in Lincoln County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Wyoming state average: 56.2%.

See all 10 schools in Lincoln County ranked by score →

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Star Valley High SchoolAftonHigh09-12846·
Star Valley Middle SchoolAftonMiddle07-08428·
Afton ElementaryAftonElementaryPK-03419·
Osmond ElementaryAftonMiddle04-06349·
Thayne ElementaryThayneElementaryKG-03344·
Canyon Elementary SchoolKemmererElementaryKG-06331·
Kemmerer Junior Senior High SchoolKemmererHigh07-12288·
Etna ElementaryEtnaMiddle04-06274·
Cokeville High SchoolCokevilleHigh07-1298·
Cokeville ElementaryCokevilleElementaryKG-0694·
Swift Creek High SchoolAftonHigh09-1272·
La Barge ElementaryLabargeElementaryKG-0538·
New Frontier High SchoolKemmererHigh07-1218·

Cities in Lincoln County

Afton5 schoolsKemmerer3 schoolsCokeville2 schoolsEtna1 schoolLabarge1 schoolThayne1 school

About Lincoln County

Lincoln County is a thinly populated county of about 20,486 residents in Wyoming. Its public-school system teaches approximately 3,599 students across 13 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $89,330 a year, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 18% meaningfully above the Wyoming median.

For a sense of the school types, Lincoln County comprises 5 elementary schools (1,226 students), 3 middle schools (1,051), and 5 high schools (1,322).

Lincoln County School District #2 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,924 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,599 students, stayed largely flat from the 3,551 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 14 to 13 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 93% to 90%.

On allk12, the community for Lincoln County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Lincoln County?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Lincoln County, Wyoming, with a combined enrollment of about 3,599.
How many high schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Wyoming has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 1,322 students.
How many middle schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Wyoming has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,051 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Wyoming has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,226 students.
What is the largest school district in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County School District #2 is the largest school district in Lincoln County, serving approximately 2,924 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Wyoming has a population of approximately 20,486, with a median age of 43. About 25.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lincoln County?
Median household income in Lincoln County is $89,330, above the Wyoming average of $75,412. About 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lincoln County?
Approximately 26.0% of adults 25 and older in Lincoln County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lincoln County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 31.7% of students in Lincoln County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Wyoming county average of 41.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lincoln County schools?
Across Lincoln County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.1 to 1.

Lincoln County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data