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Albany County School District #1

Wyoming · Public School District
17
Schools
3,902
Students
$22,548
Per-Pupil Spend
+57% nat'l
24.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-28pp vs nat'l
87.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Albany County School District #1 is a public school district in Wyoming serving 3,902 students across 17 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 87.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,548 is above average for a US public school district. Only 24% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools12 schools
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Laramie Middle School06–08676
Rock River Junior High School07–0820
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Laramie High School09–121,095
Rock River High School09–1234
Whiting High School09–1277
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,548+57% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
64%
26%
State
64.4%
Local (property tax)
25.9%
Federal
9.7%

State funding accounts for 64% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
3,902
Students
24%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.7%
Opportunity Score54/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,548 per pupil — 57% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 24% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 17 schools including 2 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Albany County School District #1?
Albany County School District #1 has 17 public schools, serving a total of 3,902 students.
What is the graduation rate for Albany County School District #1?
The graduation rate is 87.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Albany County School District #1 spend per student?
Albany County School District #1 spends $22,548 per pupil — 57% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Albany County School District #1?
24% of students in Albany County School District #1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Albany County School District #1?
Yes — 2 of the 17 schools in Albany County School District #1 are charter schools.
What grade levels does Albany County School District #1 serve?
Albany County School District #1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Albany County School District #1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Albany County School District #1 is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.