Summary:
The city of Burns, Wyoming is home to two schools - Burns Junior & Senior High School and Burns Elementary, both part of Laramie County School District #2. The high school has seen steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 63rd out of 80 schools in 2022-2023 to 45th out of 83 schools in 2024-2025, and outperforms the district and state averages in 10th grade Math and Science. Meanwhile, the elementary school stands out in 6th grade Math, with 87.8% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages, but its overall ranking has declined from 77th out of 147 schools in 2023-2024 to 91st out of 149 schools in 2024-2025.
Burns Junior & Senior High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 81.6% for the 2023-2024 school year and a student-teacher ratio of 12.7, while Burns Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 11.5. Both schools have higher spending per student compared to the state average, with Burns Junior & Senior High School spending $19,662 per student and Burns Elementary spending $17,286 per student.
Overall, the data suggests that Burns Junior & Senior High School is a relatively strong performer, with improvements in its statewide ranking and standout results in Math and Science. Burns Elementary also has some bright spots, particularly in 6th grade Math, but the declining ranking indicates a need for further investigation and potential interventions to address areas of concern.
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