Top Rankings
Lincoln County School District #2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,939 students in Lincoln County School District #2. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Lincoln County School District #2 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 53% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County School District #2 are Osmond Elementary School, Afton Elementary School and Cokeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Lincoln County School District #2 has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wyoming.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
9 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
2,939 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lincoln County School District #2, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 87% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 48 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Graduation Rate
87%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.39
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
91%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,344 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 $18,159 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,344
$21,219
Spending / Student
$18,159
$20,493
Best Lincoln County School District #2 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osmond Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3120 State Highway 241
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-9457
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-9457
Grades: 4-6
| 345 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Afton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
333 East 1st Avenue
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-8002
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-8002
Grades: PK-3
| 398 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cokeville Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 North Sage
Cokeville, WY 83114
(307) 279-3233
Cokeville, WY 83114
(307) 279-3233
Grades: K-6
| 96 students
Rank: #44.
Cokeville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Pine
Cokeville, WY 83114
(307) 279-3273
Cokeville, WY 83114
(307) 279-3273
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
Rank: #55.
Etna Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
107590 Us Highway 89
Etna, WY 83118
(307) 885-2472
Etna, WY 83118
(307) 885-2472
Grades: 4-6
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
Star Valley Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
999 Warrior Way
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-5208
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-5208
Grades: 7-8
| 435 students
Rank: #77.
Thayne Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 Myers Street
Thayne, WY 83127
(307) 885-2380
Thayne, WY 83127
(307) 885-2380
Grades: K-3
| 349 students
Rank: #88.
Star Valley High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
445 West Swift Creek Lane
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-7847
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-7847
Grades: 9-12
| 883 students
Rank: #99.
Swift Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
222 East 4th Avenue
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-7139
Afton, WY 83110
(307) 885-7139
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln County School District #2?
Lincoln County School District #2 manages 9 public schools serving 2,939 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln County School District #2?
Lincoln County School District #2 is ranked #7 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County School District #2?
91% of Lincoln County School District #2 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln County School District #2?
Lincoln County School District #2 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Lincoln County School District #2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,159 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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