For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 862 students in Niobrara County, WY.
The top-ranked public schools in Niobrara County, WY are Niobrara County High School, Lusk Middle School and Lusk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niobrara County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Niobrara County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Niobrara County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Niobrara County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 West 5th Street
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-3320
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Lusk Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 South Maple
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-2224
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-2224
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Lusk Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
425 South Maple
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-2224
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-2224
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
325 20 Mile Road
Lance Creek, WY 82222
(307) 334-3403
Lance Creek, WY 82222
(307) 334-3403
Gr: K-6 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Niobrara County, WY?
The top-ranked public schools in Niobrara County, WY include Niobrara County High School, Lusk Middle School and Lusk Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Niobrara County?
5 public schools are located in Niobrara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Niobrara County?
Niobrara County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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