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Platte County School District #2

Wyoming · Public School District
3
Schools
211
Students
$34,280
Per-Pupil Spend
+139% nat'l
46.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-5pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Platte County School District #2 is a public school district in Wyoming serving 211 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $34,280 is above average for a US public school district. 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Guernsey-Sunrise ElementaryKG–06126
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High07–0828
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Guernsey-Sunrise High School09–1257
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$34,280+139% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
23%
State
56.0%
Local (property tax)
23.4%
Federal
20.6%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
211
Students
47%
Free Lunch
$34K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateWyoming →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $34,280 per pupil — 139% above the national average of $14,347.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Platte County School District #2?
Platte County School District #2 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 211 students.
What is the graduation rate for Platte County School District #2?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Platte County School District #2 spend per student?
Platte County School District #2 spends $34,280 per pupil — 139% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Platte County School District #2?
47% of students in Platte County School District #2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Platte County School District #2?
No, Platte County School District #2 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Platte County School District #2 serve?
Platte County School District #2 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Platte County School District #2?
The median opportunity score across schools in Platte County School District #2 is 53/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.