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Carbon County School District #2

Wyoming · Public School District
7
Schools
607
Students
$29,312
Per-Pupil Spend
+104% nat'l
32.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-19pp vs nat'l
74.6%
Graduation Rate
-11.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Carbon County School District #2 is a public school district in Wyoming serving 607 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 74.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $29,312 is above average for a US public school district. 33% 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 (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Elk Mountain ElementaryKG–063
Hanna ElementaryKG–0676
Medicine Bow ElementaryKG–066
Saratoga ElementaryKG–06187
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HEM Junior/Senior High School07–1285
Saratoga Middle/High School07–12135
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Encampment K-12 SchoolKG–12115
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,312+104% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
41%
State
51.3%
Local (property tax)
40.9%
Federal
7.8%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (41%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
607
Students
33%
Free Lunch
$29K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.6%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateWyoming →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $29,312 per pupil — 104% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.6%, graduation is 11.9 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carbon County School District #2?
Carbon County School District #2 has 7 public schools, serving a total of 607 students.
What is the graduation rate for Carbon County School District #2?
The graduation rate is 74.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Carbon County School District #2 spend per student?
Carbon County School District #2 spends $29,312 per pupil — 104% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Carbon County School District #2?
33% of students in Carbon County School District #2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Carbon County School District #2?
No, Carbon County School District #2 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Carbon County School District #2 serve?
Carbon County School District #2 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Carbon County School District #2?
The median opportunity score across schools in Carbon 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.