For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 902 students in Weston County School District #7. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Weston County School District #7 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
902 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
36:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Weston County School District #7, 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.39
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
94%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,692 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,219. The school district revenue/student has declined by 75% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,224 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has declined by 75% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,692
$21,219
Spending / Student
$7,224
$20,493
Best Weston County School District #7 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 Poplar
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-2361
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Upton Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
802 Juniper
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Upton Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
802 Juniper
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Gr: K-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Weston County School District #7?
Weston County School District #7 manages 3 public schools serving 902 students.
What is the rank of Weston County School District #7?
Weston County School District #7 is ranked #44 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (bottom 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 Weston County School District #7?
94% of Weston County School District #7 students are White, 3% 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 Weston County School District #7?
Weston County School District #7 has a student/teacher ratio of 36:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Weston County School District #7's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,224 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has declined by 75% over four school years.
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