Sublette County School District #9

Summary:

The Sublette County School District #9 in Wyoming consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools (Big Piney Elementary and La Barge Elementary), 1 middle school (Big Piney Middle School), and 1 high school (Big Piney High School). The data reveals significant performance differences between the schools, with La Barge Elementary standing out as the highest-performing school in the district.

La Barge Elementary consistently ranks among the top 40-50 elementary schools in Wyoming, earning 3-4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the other schools in the district, especially Big Piney Elementary and Big Piney High School, appear to be struggling academically, with lower test scores and rankings compared to state averages.

The district as a whole has relatively high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. This may contribute to the academic challenges faced by some of the schools. Additionally, the variation in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the district suggest that resource allocation and funding may be an area of focus for the Sublette County School District #9 to ensure equity and support for all students.

District Detail

115 South Nichols Street
Big Piney, WY 83113

(307) 276-3322

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th of 43 Wyoming districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 431

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2025)								WY-TOPP Mathematics (2025)								WY-TOPP Science (2025)			ACT English (2025)	ACT Math (2025)	ACT Reading (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 4th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 5th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 6th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 7th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 8th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 9th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 4th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 5th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 6th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 7th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 9th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 4th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 10th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Math 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Big Piney High School	Public	9-12	916 Piney Drive	Big Piney	83113	Sublette County	Sublette County School District #9	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 276-3324	150	13	11.6	37.3%	119 (79.3%)	1 (0.7%)	24 (16.0%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	35.3	56^th of 83 public high schools	32.5%		49.4	43^rd of 80 public high schools	46.3%	13							29.6	40.5							37.0	51.4			48.7	17.5	18.5	18.7	19.4	$21,375	$809	$20,567
Big Piney Middle School	Public	6-8	201 South Nichols Street	Big Piney	83113	Sublette County	Sublette County School District #9	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 276-3315	105	10	11.0	42.9%	93 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	47.4	40^th of 77 public middle schools	48.1%		29.4	59^th of 74 public middle schools	20.3%	19				54.3	55.9	70.6						37.1	50.0	50.0				52.9						$20,045	$1,800	$18,245
Big Piney Elementary	Public	K-5	630 Budd Avenue	Big Piney	83113	Sublette County	Sublette County School District #9	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 276-3313	138	17	7.8	50.7%	118 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	19.4	132^nd of 149 public elementary schools	11.4%		22.3	123^rd of 147 public elementary schools	16.3%	9	32.0	40.5	44.0						24.0	54.1	40.0						37.8							$22,212	$2,271	$19,941
La Barge Elementary	Public	K-5	106 "O" Avenue	La Barge	83123	Lincoln County	Sublette County School District #9	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 386-2227	38	6	6.2	52.6%	36 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	68.2	40^th of 149 public elementary schools	73.2%		65.5	50^th of 147 public elementary schools	66.0%	10		71.4	63.6								63.6						57.1							$25,217	$1,768	$23,449

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Sublette County School District #1	26.13 mi	5	8^th
Lincoln County School District #2	42.43 mi	9	4^th
Sweetwater County School District #1	45.68 mi	15	33^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wyoming Department of Education.

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