For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 862 students in Niobrara County, WY.
The top ranked public schools in Niobrara County, WY are Niobrara County High School, Lusk Middle School and Lance Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niobrara County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Niobrara County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Niobrara County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Niobrara County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 West 5th Street
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-3320
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Lusk Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 South Maple
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-2224
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-2224
Grades: 6-8
| 216 students
Rank: #33.
Lance Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 20 Mile Road
Lance Creek, WY 82222
(307) 334-3403
Lance Creek, WY 82222
(307) 334-3403
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
Rank: #44.
Lusk Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
425 South Maple
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-2224
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-2224
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: n/an/a
322 W. 5th
Lusk, WY 82225
(866) 467-6101
Lusk, WY 82225
(866) 467-6101
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Niobrara County, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Niobrara County, WY include Niobrara County High School, Lusk Middle School and Lance Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Niobrara County?
5 public schools are located in Niobrara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Niobrara County?
Niobrara County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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