Sublette County School District #9

The Sublette County School District #9 in Wyoming is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district as a whole appears to be underperforming compared to state averages, La Barge Elementary stands out as the top-performing school, consistently ranking among the best in Wyoming and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

La Barge Elementary, with just 42 students, boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. For example, 75% of 3rd and 5th graders at La Barge were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 50% and 55.9% for the district, and 48.3% and 54.9% for the state. In math, 41.7% of 3rd graders and 75% of 5th graders at La Barge were proficient or better, compared to 35.3% and 47.1% for the district, and 53.5% and 53.7% for the state. This impressive performance is particularly noteworthy given the school's small size and high free and reduced lunch rate of 35.71%.

In contrast, the other schools in the Sublette County School District #9, including Big Piney High School, Big Piney Elementary, and Big Piney Middle School, appear to be underperforming compared to state averages, suggesting opportunities for improvement across the district. The district-wide high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 21.52% to 35.71%, may be a contributing factor to the lower academic performance in some schools.