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Big Horn County School District #4

Wyoming · Public School District
2
Schools
234
Students
$44,408
Per-Pupil Spend
+210% nat'l
42.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-10pp vs nat'l
69.5%
Graduation Rate
-17.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Big Horn County School District #4 is a public school district in Wyoming serving 234 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 69.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $44,408 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 55/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Laura Irwin ElementaryPK–05101
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Riverside Middle/High School06–12133
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$44,408+210% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
75%
17%
State
75.2%
Local (property tax)
16.7%
Federal
8.2%

State funding accounts for 75% 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
2
Schools
234
Students
42%
Free Lunch
$44K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate69.5%
Opportunity Score55/100
StateWyoming →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $44,408 per pupil — 210% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 69.5%, graduation is 17.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 2 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 #4?
Big Horn County School District #4 has 2 public schools, serving a total of 234 students.
What is the graduation rate for Big Horn County School District #4?
The graduation rate is 69.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Big Horn County School District #4 spend per student?
Big Horn County School District #4 spends $44,408 per pupil — 210% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Big Horn County School District #4?
42% of students in Big Horn County School District #4 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 #4?
No, Big Horn County School District #4 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Big Horn County School District #4 serve?
Big Horn County School District #4 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Big Horn County School District #4?
The median opportunity score across schools in Big Horn County School District #4 is 55/100. 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.