Johnson County School District #1

The Johnson County School District #1 in Wyoming consists of 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves students across a range of grade levels and provides educational opportunities in this rural area.

Among the standout schools in the district, Clear Creek Middle School consistently ranks among the top in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and demonstrating exceptional student performance on state assessments. Similarly, Cloud Peak Elementary also performs well, ranking 44 out of 147 elementary schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating. In contrast, the alternative Kaycee School has lower overall performance but stands out in specific areas, such as 10th-grade proficiency in Mathematics and Science.

The schools in the district generally have relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 6.1 at Kaycee School to 14.8 at Buffalo High School. However, there is variation in the schools' performance, with some, like Meadowlark Elementary, having a more mixed performance history. Additionally, the smaller New West High School struggles with academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and Science, highlighting the potential challenges faced by smaller, alternative schools.