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Sheridan County School District #1

Wyoming · Public School District
8
Schools
1,163
Students
$18,570
Per-Pupil Spend
+29% nat'l
20.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-32pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Sheridan County School District #1 is a public school district in Wyoming serving 1,163 students across 8 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,570 is above average for a US public school district. Only 20% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 58/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Big Horn ElementaryKG–05208
Slack ElementaryKG–0525
Tongue River ElementaryKG–05230
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Big Horn Middle School06–08133
Tongue River Middle School06–08159
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Big Horn High School09–12143
The Bridge School06–127
Tongue River High School09–12258
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,570+29% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
26%
State
68.3%
Local (property tax)
25.9%
Federal
5.8%

State funding accounts for 68% 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
8
Schools
1,163
Students
20%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score58/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,570 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 20% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sheridan County School District #1?
Sheridan County School District #1 has 8 public schools, serving a total of 1,163 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sheridan County School District #1?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sheridan County School District #1 spend per student?
Sheridan County School District #1 spends $18,570 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sheridan County School District #1?
20% of students in Sheridan County School District #1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sheridan County School District #1?
No, Sheridan County School District #1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sheridan County School District #1 serve?
Sheridan County School District #1 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sheridan County School District #1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sheridan County School District #1 is 58/100. 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.