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Johnson County School District #1

Wyoming · Public School District
6
Schools
1,194
Students
$20,983
Per-Pupil Spend
+46% nat'l
22.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-29pp vs nat'l
90.3%
Graduation Rate
+3.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Johnson County School District #1 is a public school district in Wyoming serving 1,194 students across 6 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,983 is above average for a US public school district. Only 23% 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 57/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cloud Peak Elementary03–05232
Meadowlark ElementaryKG–02212
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Clear Creek Middle School06–08265
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Buffalo High School09–12342
New West High School09–1230
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Kaycee SchoolKG–12113
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,983+46% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
36%
State
58.8%
Local (property tax)
36.1%
Federal
5.1%

State funding accounts for 59% 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
1,194
Students
23%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.3%
Opportunity Score57/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.3% graduation rate — 3.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,983 per pupil — 46% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 23% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Johnson County School District #1?
Johnson County School District #1 has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,194 students.
What is the graduation rate for Johnson County School District #1?
The graduation rate is 90.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Johnson County School District #1 spend per student?
Johnson County School District #1 spends $20,983 per pupil — 46% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Johnson County School District #1?
23% of students in Johnson County School District #1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Johnson County School District #1?
No, Johnson County School District #1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Johnson County School District #1 serve?
Johnson County School District #1 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Johnson County School District #1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Johnson County School District #1 is 57/100. 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.