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Hot Springs County High School

Q: Is Hot Springs County High School a good school?

Hot Springs County High School ranks 11 th of 83 Wyoming high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

11^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 83 Wyoming High Schools

Better than 87% of Wyoming high schools

Summary

Hot Springs County High School is a public high school serving 202 students in grades 9-12 in Thermopolis, Wyoming. The school is part of the Hot Springs County School District #1, which is ranked 1 out of 43 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hot Springs County High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Wyoming, maintaining a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has shown exceptional performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and special education students, often ranking among the top schools in the state for these groups. The school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is also noteworthy, ranking 2nd to 16th out of 60-62 high schools in the state. However, the school's ranking for gifted and talented students is relatively lower, suggesting an area for potential improvement.

Hot Springs County High School has maintained a four-year graduation rate between 78.3% and 81.6% over the past few years, which is generally in line with or slightly above the state average. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the ACT and WY-TOPP, is strong, with students consistently scoring above the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $20,523 to $24,692 over the past few years, and a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.9 to 13.3 students per teacher, which is favorable for providing personalized attention to students.

184

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,960

Per pupil spending ?

43.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

231 Park Street
Thermopolis, WY 82443

(307) 864-6511

District: Hot Springs County School District #1

Feeder schools for Hot Springs County High School:

Elementary:	Ralph Witters Elementary
Middle:	Thermopolis Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

Two or more races:

8.2%

Hispanic:

6.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 50th percentile in 2014 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Wyoming average (62% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Wyoming high schools

✓89% graduate in 4 years — above the Wyoming average (83%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg62%

Wyoming avg48%

11^th of 83

Wyoming public high schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 58 pts since 2016

From bottom 29% (2016) to top 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 43Hot Springs County School District #1 among Wyoming districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	77.4	11 of 83	86.7%	★★★★☆
2024	82.1	10 of 80	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	92.4	4 of 80	95.0%	★★★★★
2022	78.4	11 of 80	86.3%	★★★★☆
2021	55.0	35 of 81	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.2	16 of 77	79.2%	★★★★☆
2018	60.1	26 of 73	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	47.2	50 of 79	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	41.1	56 of 79	29.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	43.1	39 of 78	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	49.5	44 of 80	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.2	33 of 71	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	25.3	58 of 69	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	65.1	24 of 69	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.8	21 of 71	70.4%	★★★★☆
2008	82.1	9 of 66	86.4%	★★★★☆
2007	34.0	52 of 67	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	34.1	49 of 62	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	49.6	38 of 66	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2004	48.8	37 of 62	40.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	73.1	10 of 55	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	92.6	2 of 63	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	95.2	3 of 64	95.3%	★★★★★
2022	86.2	4 of 62	93.5%	★★★★★
2021	55.0	27 of 63	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.8	23 of 62	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.7	14 of 60	76.7%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2023	43.1	6 of 9	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	3.9	6 of 6	0.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	8.7	10 of 10	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	3.3	11 of 11	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	76.6	10 of 62	83.9%	★★★★☆
2024	70.2	16 of 60	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	97.4	2 of 61	96.7%	★★★★★
2022	87.5	4 of 52	92.3%	★★★★★
2021	53.8	20 of 52	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.6	13 of 55	76.4%	★★★★☆
2018	65.5	14 of 52	73.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	71.8	12 of 59	79.7%	★★★★☆
2024	67.2	18 of 62	71.0%	★★★★☆
2023	87.0	7 of 64	89.1%	★★★★★
2022	66.7	19 of 66	71.2%	★★★★☆
2021	48.0	31 of 61	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	81.9	7 of 61	88.5%	★★★★★
2018	50.0	29 of 62	53.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2024	92.1	3 of 33	90.9%	★★★★★
2019	86.6	2 of 28	92.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	76.8	5 of 50	90.0%	★★★★★
2024	87.5	4 of 54	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	96.8	1 of 47	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	70.1	15 of 51	70.6%	★★★★☆
2021	42.6	38 of 53	28.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2024)91st percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)90th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)84th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)82nd percentile-5 vs school

Male (2025)80th percentile-7 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2023)33rd percentile-62 vs school

By subject vs Wyoming (2024-2025) ?

Science68%+19 vs state

English Language Arts64%+12 vs state

Mathematics57%+13 vs state

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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 9th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 9th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 10th 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
Hot Springs County High School	Public	9-12	231 Park Street	Thermopolis	82443	Hot Springs County	Hot Springs County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 864-6511	184	16	11.5	43.5%	149 (81.0%)	6 (3.3%)	12 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (8.2%)	77.4	11^th of 83 public high schools	86.7%		82.1	10^th of 80 public high schools	87.5%	1	66.7	61.7	64.3	48.9	68.1	19.5	21.8	20.9	20.8	$23,960	$2,595	$21,365

Frequently Asked Questions about Hot Springs County High School

Is Hot Springs County High School a good school?

Hot Springs County High School ranks 11^th of 83 Wyoming high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hot Springs County High School?

Students at Hot Springs County High School are 81% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% African American.

How many students attend Hot Springs County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 184 students attended Hot Springs County High School.

What district is Hot Springs County High School in?

Hot Springs County School District #1

What schools feed into Hot Springs County High School?

Hot Springs County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ralph Witters Elementary
Middle : Thermopolis Middle School

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