Carbon County School District #2

The Carbon County School District #2 in Wyoming is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse range of students, with some schools performing exceptionally well and others struggling to meet academic benchmarks.

The standout schools in the district include Encampment K-12 School, an alternative school with impressive ELA proficiency rates, and HEM Junior/Senior High School and Saratoga Middle/High School, both of which rank highly among Wyoming high schools and have strong ELA performance. In contrast, Hanna Elementary struggles with low proficiency rates in both ELA and math.

The data reveals significant disparities in spending per student, student-teacher ratios, and academic outcomes across the district. While the smaller schools like Encampment K-12 and Medicine Bow Elementary tend to have lower student-teacher ratios and stronger performance, the relationship between spending and outcomes is not straightforward. The schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates also tend to have the lowest academic proficiency, highlighting the challenges faced by high-poverty schools in the district.