Serving 35 students in grades 7-8, Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School's student population of 35 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#217 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School's ranking?
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School is ranked #217 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School?
35 students attend Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School?
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School offer ?
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School part of?
Guernsey-sunrise Junior High School is part of Platte County School District #2.
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