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Laramie County School District #2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,054 students in Laramie County School District #2. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Laramie County School District #2 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
6 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
1,054 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Laramie County School District #2, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.39
% American Indian
n/a
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
16%
15%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
82%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,080 in this school district is less 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 $22,246 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,080
$21,219
Spending / Student
$22,246
$20,493
Best Laramie County School District #2 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burns Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
630 East 4th
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4150
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4150
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
503 Elm Street
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
(307) 245-4070
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
(307) 245-4070
Grades: PK-6
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Albin Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 5th Avenue
Albin, WY 82050
(307) 245-4090
Albin, WY 82050
(307) 245-4090
Grades: K-6
| 39 students
Rank: #44.
Burns Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
524 East 4th Street
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4100
Burns, WY 82053
(307) 245-4100
Grades: 7-12
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Pine Bluffs Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Maple Street
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
(307) 245-4000
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
(307) 245-4000
Grades: 7-12
| 190 students
Rank: #66.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4816 Monroe Avenue
Carpenter, WY 82054
(307) 245-4180
Carpenter, WY 82054
(307) 245-4180
Grades: K-6
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laramie County School District #2?
Laramie County School District #2 manages 6 public schools serving 1,054 students.
What is the rank of Laramie County School District #2?
Laramie County School District #2 is ranked #31 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laramie County School District #2?
82% of Laramie County School District #2 students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laramie County School District #2?
Laramie County School District #2 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Laramie County School District #2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,246 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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