Sweetwater County School District #2

Sweetwater County School District #2 in Wyoming operates 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 23 out of 42 in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While some schools in the district, such as Washington Elementary and Harrison Elementary, are performing exceptionally well and ranking among the top schools in Wyoming, others like Truman Elementary and Expedition Academy are struggling with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.

The district's top-performing high school, Green River High School, has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 12th in 2021-2022 to 37th in 2023-2024. Meanwhile, the district's only alternative high school, Expedition Academy, stands out with the highest spending per student ($30,985) and the lowest student-teacher ratio (6:1), suggesting a focus on individualized attention and support for at-risk students.

Overall, the data reveals a mixed picture for Sweetwater County School District #2, with some high-performing schools balanced by others that are struggling. The district may want to examine the practices and strategies of its top-performing schools to see how they can be replicated across the system, while also addressing the needs of its lower-performing schools and students.