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Big Horn County School District #1

Wyoming · Public School District
6
Schools
1,238
Students
$20,729
Per-Pupil Spend
+44% nat'l
37.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
65.9%
Graduation Rate
-20.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Big Horn County School District #1 is a public school district in Wyoming serving 1,238 students across 6 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 65.9% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,729 is above average for a US public school district. 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Burlington ElementaryPK–05133
Rocky Mountain ElementaryPK–05370
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Burlington Middle School06–0849
Rocky Mountain Middle School06–08252
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Burlington High School09–1274
Rocky Mountain High School09–12360
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,729+44% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
81%
State
80.8%
Local (property tax)
11.3%
Federal
7.9%

State funding accounts for 81% 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
6
Schools
1,238
Students
37%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate65.9%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateWyoming →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,729 per pupil — 44% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 65.9%, graduation is 20.6 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Big Horn County School District #1?
Big Horn County School District #1 has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,238 students.
What is the graduation rate for Big Horn County School District #1?
The graduation rate is 65.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Big Horn County School District #1 spend per student?
Big Horn County School District #1 spends $20,729 per pupil — 44% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Big Horn County School District #1?
37% of students in Big Horn County School District #1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Big Horn County School District #1?
No, Big Horn County School District #1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Big Horn County School District #1 serve?
Big Horn County School District #1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Big Horn County School District #1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Big Horn County School District #1 is 50/100. 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.