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Sweetwater County School District #2

Wyoming · Public School District
10
Schools
2,406
Students
$19,806
Per-Pupil Spend
+38% nat'l
26.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-25pp vs nat'l
96.8%
Graduation Rate
+10.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sweetwater County School District #2 is a public school district in Wyoming serving 2,406 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,806 is above average for a US public school district. 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools7 schools
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lincoln Middle School06–08557
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Expedition Academy09–1242
Green River High School09–12748
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,806+38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
53%
State
35.9%
Local (property tax)
52.7%
Federal
11.5%

Funding is shared between state (36%) and local sources (53%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
2,406
Students
27%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.8%
Opportunity Score49/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.8% graduation rate — 10.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,806 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sweetwater County School District #2?
Sweetwater County School District #2 has 10 public schools, serving a total of 2,406 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sweetwater County School District #2?
The graduation rate is 96.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sweetwater County School District #2 spend per student?
Sweetwater County School District #2 spends $19,806 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Sweetwater County School District #2?
27% of students in Sweetwater County School District #2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Sweetwater County School District #2?
No, Sweetwater County School District #2 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sweetwater County School District #2 serve?
Sweetwater County School District #2 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sweetwater County School District #2?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sweetwater County School District #2 is 49/100. 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.