Carbon County School District #1

The Carbon County School District #1 in Wyoming operates 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district's schools show a range of performance, with some standout schools like Rawlins High School and Little Snake River Valley School outperforming the district and state averages, while others like Rawlins Elementary and Rawlins Middle School lag behind.

Rawlins High School stands out as a top performer, with a consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 55th out of 80 Wyoming high schools in 2022-2023 to 26th out of 83 in 2024-2025. The school's 4-star rating and strong test scores, particularly in science and math, make it a standout in the district. Similarly, Little Snake River Valley School, an alternative school, has impressive test scores across multiple grade levels, often outperforming the district and state averages.

The district's schools vary in their performance on key metrics, such as graduation rates, test scores, free/reduced lunch rates, spending per student, and student-teacher ratios. While the high schools and alternative school generally perform well, there are notable gaps in performance between the schools, with Rawlins Elementary and Rawlins Middle School consistently scoring below the district and state averages on assessments. The data also suggests that there is no clear correlation between spending per student and academic outcomes, as the highest-spending school, Little Snake River Valley School, has some of the best test scores.