Best Public Schools in Gillette, WY

The city of Gillette, Wyoming is home to 18 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Campbell County School District #1. The district is ranked 29 out of 43 school districts in Wyoming and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the district as a whole has room for improvement, a few standout schools in Gillette are performing exceptionally well.

Pronghorn Elementary and Wagonwheel Elementary are among the top-ranked elementary schools in the state, with 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools excel in both English Language Arts and math, with 60-80% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards. In contrast, Meadowlark Elementary and Lakeview Elementary appear to be the lowest performing schools in the district, with 1-2 star ratings and proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.

The high schools in Gillette, including Thunder Basin High School, Campbell County High School, and Westwood High School, all have 4-year graduation rates around 81.6%. However, test scores and proficiency rates vary widely across the district, with some schools exceeding 70-80% proficiency in certain subjects and grade levels, while others struggle to reach 30-40%. These disparities suggest significant differences in educational quality and resources across the Gillette school system.