For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,300 students in 82717, WY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 82717, WY are Sage Valley Junior High School, Recluse School and Twin Spruce Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 82717 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 57% statewide average). Middle schools in 82717, WY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82717, WY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sage Valley Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 West Lakeway Road
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-2225
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-2225
Gr: 7-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Recluse School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31 Greenough Road
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-9612
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-9612
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Twin Spruce Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 East 7th Street
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-3144
Gillette, WY 82717
(307) 682-3144
Gr: 7-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 82717, WY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 82717, WY include Sage Valley Junior High School, Recluse School and Twin Spruce Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 82717?
3 public middle schools are located in 82717.
What is the racial composition of students in 82717?
82717 public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Learn updated 2026 strategies for preventing suicide in schools, including warning signs, intervention plans, and school-wide mental health support.
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
Explore the impact of social media on students in 2026, including academic, mental health, and safety insights for parents and educators.
Building a Summer Reading Plan That Keeps Kids Engaged
Learn how to build a summer reading plan that keeps kids engaged, motivated, and improving literacy skills throughout the break.