Sweetwater County School District #1

Sweetwater County School District #1 in Wyoming operates 14 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 32 out of 42 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their strong performance. Farson-Eden High School is ranked 24 out of 80 high schools in Wyoming and has a 4-star rating, with high proficiency rates on state assessments. The Farson-Eden Elementary and Farson-Eden Middle School also perform well, with the middle school ranked 16 out of 74 middle schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating. In contrast, Rock Springs High School, the largest high school in the district, has seen its statewide ranking drop in recent years and struggles with low proficiency rates.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with some schools performing well above the state average and others significantly below. Factors like spending per student, student-teacher ratios, and free/reduced lunch rates appear to correlate with these performance gaps. The wide range in outcomes suggests that Sweetwater County School District #1 may need to consider targeted interventions and additional support for its lower-performing schools to help improve student outcomes district-wide.