Best Public Schools in Zip Code 82420

Summary:

The 82420 zip code area is home to 3 schools - Rocky Mountain Elementary, Rocky Mountain High School, and Rocky Mountain Middle School - all part of the Big Horn County School District #1. While the elementary school lags behind, the middle and high schools in this area are performing above average compared to other schools in Wyoming.

Rocky Mountain High School stands out, ranking in the top two-thirds of high schools statewide and maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its English Language Arts performance is particularly strong, with over 50% of students scoring proficient or better on state assessments. Rocky Mountain Middle School also performs well, ranking in the top two-thirds of middle schools and achieving a 2-star rating, with solid English Language Arts scores across grade levels.

In contrast, Rocky Mountain Elementary has more inconsistent performance, with test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally below district and state averages. This school also has the highest free/reduced lunch rate, which can be an indicator of lower socioeconomic status and may contribute to the performance gap. While spending per student is highest at the high school level, this does not necessarily translate to the best overall academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just funding play a significant role in a school's success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2024)								WY-TOPP Mathematics (2024)								WY-TOPP Science (2024)			ACT English (2024)	ACT Math (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 4th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 5th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 6th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 7th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 8th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 9th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 4th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 5th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 6th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 7th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 9th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 4th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 10th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Math 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rocky Mountain High School	Public	9-12	404 South 3rd East	Cowley	82420	Big Horn County	Big Horn County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 548-2723	360	21	17.0	25.3%	314 (87.2%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	40.5	54^th of 80 public high schools	32.5%		40.9	51^st of 80 public high schools	36.3%	3							56.4	46.2							35.9	34.6			48.1	17.2	17.6	19.2	18.1	$21,311	$1,270	$20,041
Rocky Mountain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	101 South Division	Cowley	82420	Big Horn County	Big Horn County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 548-2211	370	25	14.6	42.4%	288 (77.8%)	4 (1.1%)	53 (14.3%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.6%)	31	116^th of 147 public elementary schools	21.1%		31.7	117^th of 146 public elementary schools	19.9%	1	44.9	47.1	45.2						33.3	47.1	35.5						52.9							$18,581	$2,211	$16,370
Rocky Mountain Middle School	Public	6-8	404 South 3rd East	Cowley	82420	Big Horn County	Big Horn County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 548-2723	252	14	17.6	38.5%	213 (84.5%)	4 (1.6%)	27 (10.7%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	35	52^nd of 74 public middle schools	29.7%		35.9	54^th of 74 public middle schools	27.0%	2				57.8	51.5	62.8						32.9	27.9	37.2				43.6						$15,774	$1,351	$14,423

Cities Near Zip Code 82420

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cowley	0.03 mi	3	57^th
Lovell	4.47 mi	3	16^th
Powell	15.75 mi	7	8^th
Burlington	29.76 mi	3	4^th
Greybull	33.36 mi	3	32^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wyoming Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.