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Sweetwater County

Wyoming · Public K-12

Sweetwater County is a Wyoming county whose public-school system spans 26 campuses and approximately 7,075 students. Median household income runs about $75,034. The level mix is 13 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Sweetwater County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,075
-1,070 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
24
-4 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
70%
was 73%
% Hispanic
24%
was 22%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
26
3 districts
Enrollment
7,075
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,034
Below Wyoming avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.1%
Above Wyoming avg
Elementary
13
2,349 students
Middle
6
2,385 students
High
5
2,341 students
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Sweetwater County School District #1
4,789 students · 3 districts in Sweetwater County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Sweetwater 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
81%
Hispanic
17%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
11%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
70%
Hispanic
24%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.6%
civilian labor
Median age
38
25.0% under 18

Test scores in Sweetwater County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 15 schools ranked. Wyoming state average: 56.2%.

See all 15 schools in Sweetwater County ranked by score →

All schools (26)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Rock Springs High SchoolRock SpringsHigh09-121,393·
Green River High SchoolGreen RiverHigh09-12757·
Rock Springs Junior HighRock SpringsMiddle07-08746·
Pilot Butte ElementaryRock SpringsMiddle04-06547·
Eastside ElementaryRock SpringsMiddle04-06541·
Lincoln Middle SchoolGreen RiverMiddle06-08504·
Stagecoach ElementaryRock SpringsElementaryKG-03394·
Sage ElementaryRock SpringsElementaryKG-03352·
Monroe Elementary SchoolGreen RiverElementaryKG-05296·
Truman ElementaryGreen RiverElementaryKG-05263·
Harrison ElementaryGreen RiverElementaryKG-05208·
Washington ElementaryGreen RiverElementaryKG-05208·
Walnut ElementaryRock SpringsElementaryKG-03195·
Desert View ElementaryRock SpringsElementaryKG-03181·
Northpark ElementaryRock SpringsElementaryKG-03165·
Black Butte High SchoolRock SpringsHigh09-12103·
Farson-Eden High SchoolFarsonHigh09-1253·
Farson-Eden ElementaryFarsonElementaryKG-0545·
Farson-Eden Middle SchoolFarsonMiddle06-0839·
Expedition AcademyGreen RiverHigh09-1235·
Desert ElementaryWamsutterElementaryKG-0627·
McKinnon ElementaryMckinnonElementaryKG-0612·
Desert Middle SchoolWamsutterMiddle07-088·
Granger ElementaryGrangerElementaryKG-053·
Roosevelt Learning CenterRock SpringsCombined01-120·
Thoman Ranch ElementaryKemmererCombinedM-M··

Cities in Sweetwater County

Rock Springs11 schoolsGreen River7 schoolsFarson3 schoolsWamsutter2 schoolsGranger1 schoolKemmerer1 schoolMckinnon1 school

About Sweetwater County

Sweetwater County is a compact county of about 41,542 residents in Wyoming. Its public-school system teaches approximately 7,075 students across 26 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $75,034 a year, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 10%.

Looking at the level breakdown, Sweetwater County comprises 13 elementary schools (2,349 students), 6 middle schools (2,385), 5 high schools (2,341), and 2 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Sweetwater County is Sweetwater County School District #1, which alone enrolls about 4,789 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 13%: 8,145 students in SY 2017-18 versus 7,075 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 28 to 24 across the same 7-year window.

On this page, the community for Sweetwater County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Sweetwater County?
There are 26 public K-12 schools in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, with a combined enrollment of about 7,075.
How many high schools are in Sweetwater County?
Sweetwater County, Wyoming has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 2,341 students.
How many middle schools are in Sweetwater County?
Sweetwater County, Wyoming has 6 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,385 students.
How many elementary schools are in Sweetwater County?
Sweetwater County, Wyoming has 13 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,349 students.
What is the largest school district in Sweetwater County?
Sweetwater County School District #1 is the largest school district in Sweetwater County, serving approximately 4,789 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Sweetwater County?
Sweetwater County has roughly 41,542 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Sweetwater County?
Median household income in Sweetwater County is $75,034, below the Wyoming average of $75,412. About 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sweetwater County?
Approximately 20.9% of adults 25 and older in Sweetwater County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sweetwater County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 44.1% of students in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater County schools?
Across Sweetwater County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.4 to 1.

Sweetwater County school rankings

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