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Johnson County School District #1

601 West Lott Street
Buffalo, WY 82834
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Johnson County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,190 students in Johnson County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Johnson County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
6 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
1,190 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Johnson County School District #1, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WY)
#14 out of 48 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Johnson County School District #1, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Johnson County School District #1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Johnson County School District #1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Johnson County School District #1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
82%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Johnson County School District #1 and public school graduation rate of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.39
# American Indian Students
19 Students
2,989 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
3%
# Asian Students
3 Students
539 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
13,547 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
5 Students
752 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,059 Students
69,613 Students
% White Students
89%
76%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
142 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
3,481 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
739
# Students in K Grade:
92
6,605
# Students in 1st Grade:
83
6,355
# Students in 2nd Grade:
94
6,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
64
6,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
89
6,832
# Students in 5th Grade:
87
6,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
6,917
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
7,052
# Students in 8th Grade:
96
7,165
# Students in 9th Grade:
100
7,644
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
7,470
# Students in 11th Grade:
112
7,133
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
6,753
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,927 is higher than the state median of $21,219. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,946 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WY)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$1,932 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Johnson County School District #1 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$27 MM
$1,866 MM
This chart displays total spending of Johnson County School District #1 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,927
$21,219
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Johnson County School District #1 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,946
$20,493
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Johnson County School District #1 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Johnson County School District #1 ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
361 West Gatchell
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-5594
Grades: 6-8
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Kaycee School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
235 Holt Street
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 738-2323
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #33.
Cloud Peak Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Conrad
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-0153
Grades: 3-5
| 218 students
Rank: #44.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 South Burritt Avenue
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-9518
Grades: K-2
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
29891 Old Highway 87
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2269
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Rank: n/an/a
New West High School
Alternative School
300 S. Spruce
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 620-2478
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Johnson County School District #1?
Johnson County School District #1 manages 6 public schools serving 1,190 students.
What is the rank of Johnson County School District #1?
Johnson County School District #1 is ranked #14 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County School District #1?
89% of Johnson County School District #1 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Johnson County School District #1?
Johnson County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Johnson County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,946 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10% in WY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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