For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,418 students in Sweetwater County, WY.
The top ranked public high schools in Sweetwater County, WY are Green River High School, Farson-eden High School and Black Butte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sweetwater County, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Sweetwater County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public high schools.
Sweetwater County, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Green River High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public high school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sweetwater County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green River High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 Hitching Post Drive
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4747
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4747
Grades: 9-12
| 757 students
Rank: #22.
Farson-eden High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Black Butte High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2410 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #44.
Rock Springs High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1375 James Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3440
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 1,466 students
Rank: #55.
Expedition Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 Upland Way
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4800
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roosevelt Learning Center
Special Education School
440 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 362-6525
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 362-6525
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Sweetwater County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Bluebell Ave
Bairoil, WY 82322
(307) 328-9215
Bairoil, WY 82322
(307) 328-9215
Grades: K-5
| 8 students
2200 East Teton Boulevard
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1800
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-1800
Grades: K-4
| 221 students
915 Edgar
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3210
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3210
Grades: K-4
| 179 students
250 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4000
Grades: 5-6
| 384 students
3400 Foothill Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3260
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3260
Grades: K-4
| 238 students
Superior Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Gobel Street
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3490
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3490
Grades: 7-9
| 23 students
P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3280
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3280
Grades: K-6
| 23 students
P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3242
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3242
Grades: K-6
| 164 students
3501 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3250
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3250
Grades: K-4
| 298 students
P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sweetwater County, WY?
The top ranked public high schools in Sweetwater County, WY include Green River High School, Farson-eden High School and Black Butte High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sweetwater County?
6 public high schools are located in Sweetwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater County?
Sweetwater County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public high schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sweetwater County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sweetwater County include: Green River High School vs. Rock Springs High School, Black Butte High School vs. Rock Springs High School, Rock Springs High School vs. Green River High School
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