Total enrollment
1,162
-104 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
Platte County
Wyoming · Public K-12
Across 14 public schools, Platte County, Wyoming serves roughly 1,162 K-12 students, roughly 1 in 7 residents. The level mix is 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Platte County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
-3 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 84%
% Hispanic
15%
was 12%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
4 districts
Enrollment
1,162
NCES CCD
Median income
$67,718
Below Wyoming avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.5%
Above Wyoming avg
Elementary
5
506 students
Middle
3
233 students
High
3
333 students
Combined / other
3
90 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Platte County School District #1
882 students · 4 districts in Platte County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Platte 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+
20.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.6%
civilian labor
Median age
47
20.2% under 18
Test scores in Platte County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Wyoming state average: 56.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Wheatland High School· 60.7%
- West Elementary· 57.2%
- Wheatland Middle School· 47.5%
- Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High· 41.8%
- Prairie View Community School· 40.6%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary· 26.9%
- Guernsey-Sunrise High School· 28.2%
- Prairie View Community School· 40.6%
- Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High· 41.8%
- Wheatland Middle School· 47.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland High School | Wheatland | High | 09-12 | 258 | · |
| Libbey Elementary | Wheatland | Elementary | PK-02 | 198 | · |
| West Elementary | Wheatland | Elementary | 03-05 | 195 | · |
| Wheatland Middle School | Wheatland | Middle | 06-08 | 192 | · |
| Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary | Guernsey | Elementary | KG-06 | 96 | · |
| Prairie View Community School | Chugwater | Combined | PK-12 | 90 | · |
| Guernsey-Sunrise High School | Guernsey | High | 09-12 | 59 | · |
| Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High | Guernsey | Middle | 07-08 | 35 | · |
| Glendo Elementary | Glendo | Elementary | PK-06 | 17 | · |
| Peak High School | Wheatland | High | 09-12 | 16 | · |
| Glendo Junior High School | Glendo | Middle | 07-08 | 6 | · |
| Glendo Day Program | Glendo | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
| Chugwater School | Chugwater | Combined | M-M | · | · |
| Glendo High School | Glendo | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Platte County
About Platte County
Platte County is a low-population county of about 8,612 residents in Wyoming. Its public-school system educates approximately 1,162 students across 14 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $67,718, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%. That income level is 10% lower than the Wyoming median.
For a sense of the school types, Platte County covers 5 elementary schools (506 students), 3 middle schools (233), 3 high schools (333), and 3 combined or other schools.
Platte County School District #1 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 882 students across Platte County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,162 students, decreased 8% from the 1,266 reported in SY 2017-18. Platte County now counts 11 public schools, down from 14 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 84% to 81%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Platte County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Platte County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data