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Big Horn County School District #2

Wyoming · Public School District
3
Schools
728
Students
$19,186
Per-Pupil Spend
+34% nat'l
42.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-10pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Big Horn County School District #2 is a public school district in Wyoming serving 728 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,186 is above average for a US public school district. 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lovell ElementaryKG–05308
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lovell Middle School06–08185
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lovell High School09–12235
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,186+34% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
15%
State
67.5%
Local (property tax)
14.6%
Federal
17.9%

State funding accounts for 68% 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
3
Schools
728
Students
42%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateWyoming →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,186 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Big Horn County School District #2?
Big Horn County School District #2 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 728 students.
What is the graduation rate for Big Horn County School District #2?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Big Horn County School District #2 spend per student?
Big Horn County School District #2 spends $19,186 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Big Horn County School District #2?
42% of students in Big Horn County School District #2 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 #2?
No, Big Horn County School District #2 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Big Horn County School District #2 serve?
Big Horn County School District #2 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Big Horn County School District #2?
The median opportunity score across schools in Big Horn County School District #2 is 52/100. 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.