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Park County

Wyoming · Public K-12

Park County's public-school footprint spans 17 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 3,884, the largest district being Park County School District # 6. That works out to 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Park County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,884
-139 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
16
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 88%
% Hispanic
10%
was 8%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
17
4 districts
Enrollment
3,884
NCES CCD
Median income
$73,035
Below Wyoming avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.6%
Above Wyoming avg
Elementary
9
1,693 students
Middle
2
853 students
High
4
1,240 students
Combined / other
2
98 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Park County School District # 6
2,008 students · 4 districts in Park County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Park 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
88%
Hispanic
6%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
10%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
36.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.2%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.7% under 18

Test scores in Park County

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

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Cody High School· 47.4%
  2. Meeteetse School· 52.1%
  3. Southside Elementary· 59.0%
  4. Powell High School· 61.9%
  5. Sunset Elementary· 62.4%

See all 10 schools in Park County ranked by score →

All schools (17)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Cody High SchoolCodyHigh09-12604·
Powell High SchoolPowellHigh09-12573·
Cody Middle SchoolCodyMiddle06-08466·
Powell Middle SchoolPowellMiddle06-08387·
Westside ElementaryPowellElementaryKG-05296·
Eastside ElementaryCodyElementaryKG-05294·
Sunset ElementaryCodyElementaryKG-05290·
Southside ElementaryPowellElementaryKG-05287·
Glenn Livingston ElementaryCodyElementaryKG-05286·
Parkside ElementaryPowellElementaryKG-05202·
Meeteetse SchoolMeeteetseCombinedPK-1298·
Heart Mountain AcademyCodyHigh09-1244·
Shoshone Learning CenterPowellHigh09-1219·
Wapiti ElementaryCodyElementaryKG-0518·
Clark ElementaryPowellElementaryKG-0514·
Valley ElementaryCodyElementaryKG-056·
Spirit Mountain AcademyCodyCombinedKG-120·

Cities in Park County

Cody9 schoolsPowell7 schoolsMeeteetse1 school

About Park County

In Wyoming, Park County is a low-population county of about 30,449 residents. 17 public schools across the county teaches about 3,884 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $73,035 a year, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

For a sense of the school types, Park County comprises 9 elementary schools (1,693 students), 2 middle schools (853), 4 high schools (1,240), and 2 combined or other schools.

Park County School District # 6 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,008 students across Park County.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Park County has declined 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,023 students to 3,884. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 88% to 85%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Park County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Park County?
Park County, Wyoming has 17 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,884 students.
How many high schools are in Park County?
Park County, Wyoming has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 1,240 students.
How many middle schools are in Park County?
Park County, Wyoming has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 853 students.
How many elementary schools are in Park County?
Park County, Wyoming has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,693 students.
What is the largest school district in Park County?
Park County School District # 6 is the largest school district in Park County, serving approximately 2,008 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Park County?
Park County has roughly 30,449 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Park County?
Median household income in Park County is $73,035, below the Wyoming average of $75,412. About 6.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Park County?
Approximately 36.0% of adults 25 and older in Park County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Park County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 42.6% of students in Park 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 Park County schools?
Across Park County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.3 to 1.

Park County school rankings

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