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Sweetwater County School District #1

Wyoming · Public School District
15
Schools
5,051
Students
$18,425
Per-Pupil Spend
+28% nat'l
37.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
72.2%
Graduation Rate
-14.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sweetwater County School District #1 is a public school district in Wyoming serving 5,051 students across 15 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 72.2% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,425 is above average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools7 schools
Middle Schools5 schools
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Black Butte High School09–12102
Farson-Eden High School09–1251
Rock Springs High School09–121,502
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,425+28% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
41%
State
46.2%
Local (property tax)
40.5%
Federal
13.3%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (41%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
5,051
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate72.2%
Opportunity Score52/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,425 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 72.2%, graduation is 14.3 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sweetwater County School District #1?
Sweetwater County School District #1 has 15 public schools, serving a total of 5,051 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sweetwater County School District #1?
The graduation rate is 72.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sweetwater County School District #1 spend per student?
Sweetwater County School District #1 spends $18,425 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sweetwater County School District #1?
38% of students in Sweetwater County School District #1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sweetwater County School District #1?
No, Sweetwater County School District #1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sweetwater County School District #1 serve?
Sweetwater County School District #1 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sweetwater County School District #1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sweetwater County School District #1 is 52/100. 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.