For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 696 students in Big Horn County School District #2. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Big Horn County School District #2 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
3 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
696 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Big Horn County School District #2, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 48 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Graduation Rate
82%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.39
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
87%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,993 is higher than the state median of $21,219. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,749 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,993
$21,219
Spending / Student
$21,749
$20,493
Best Big Horn County School District #2 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lovell Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 West 9th
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-6553
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-6553
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lovell High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 Hampshire Avenue
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-2256
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-2256
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Lovell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 Shoshone
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-2247
Lovell, WY 82431
(307) 548-2247
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Horn County School District #2?
Big Horn County School District #2 manages 3 public schools serving 696 students.
What is the rank of Big Horn County School District #2?
Big Horn County School District #2 is ranked #16 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Horn County School District #2?
87% of Big Horn County School District #2 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Horn County School District #2?
Big Horn County School District #2 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Big Horn County School District #2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,749 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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