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Swift Creek High School

Public Grades 9-12

76^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 83 Wyoming High Schools

Better than 8% of Wyoming high schools

Summary

Swift Creek High School is a small public high school in Afton, Wyoming, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Lincoln County School District #2, which is ranked 4th out of 43 districts in the state.

While the district as a whole performs well, Swift Creek High School has faced challenges in academic achievement. The school's standardized test scores, such as the ACT and WY-TOPP, have consistently lagged behind the district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 27.8% of 10th-grade students at Swift Creek High School were proficient or better in WY-TOPP English Language Arts, compared to 61.4% for the district and 50.4% for the state. The school's graduation rates have also been inconsistent, ranging from a low of 38.5% in 2023-2024 to a high of 88.3% in the same year, compared to 81.6% at the nearby Star Valley High School.

Despite the relatively high spending per student at Swift Creek High School, which was $23,197 in the 2023-2024 school year compared to $17,604 at Star Valley High School, the school's academic performance remains lower than the district and state averages. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be enough to improve outcomes, and that other factors, such as the quality of instruction, curriculum, and support services, may also play a crucial role in the school's performance.

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,197

Per pupil spending ?

52.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

222 East 4th Avenue
Afton, WY 83110

(307) 885-7139

District: Lincoln County School District #2

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Two or more races:

2.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 12th percentile in 2010 → 8th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Wyoming average (28% vs 53% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (8th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Wyoming average (72% vs 83%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

District avg70%

Wyoming avg53%

76^th of 83

Wyoming public high schools ?

Bottom 8%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3High Schools in the Lincoln County School District #2

4^th of 43Lincoln County School District #2 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	5.9	76 of 83	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	29.0	64 of 80	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	6.3	73 of 80	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	40.4	45 of 73	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	7.3	72 of 79	8.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	7.5	72 of 79	8.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	32.3	54 of 80	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	27.2	59 of 71	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	45.3	42 of 69	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	22.4	61 of 69	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	1.0	66 of 67	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2023	55.7	25 of 64	60.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2023	37.2	39 of 61	36.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2023	11.1	58 of 64	9.4%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Female (2023)61st percentile+41 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)36th percentile+16 vs school

Male (2023)9th percentile-11 vs school

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Schools Near Swift Creek High School

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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
Swift Creek High School	Public	9-12	222 East 4th Avenue	Afton	83110	Lincoln County	Lincoln County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 885-7139	72	7	10.2	52.8%	59 (81.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	5.9	76^th of 83 public high schools	8.4%					(n/a)	28.6	27.8				11.8	14.5	13.8	14.9	$23,197	$2,009	$21,188
Star Valley High School	Public	9-12	445 West Swift Creek Lane	Afton	83110	Lincoln County	Lincoln County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 885-7847	846	51	16.4	21.6%	776 (91.7%)	3 (0.4%)	45 (5.3%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	13 (1.5%)	80.4	9^th of 83 public high schools	89.2%		70.8	20^th of 80 public high schools	75.0%	11	78.8	65.1	54.9	54.3	64.8	19.0	19.3	20.4	19.9	$17,604	$953	$16,650

Frequently Asked Questions about Swift Creek High School

Is Swift Creek High School a good school?

Swift Creek High School ranks in the bottom 8.4% of Wyoming high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Swift Creek High School?

Students at Swift Creek High School are 82% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Swift Creek High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 72 students attended Swift Creek High School.

What district is Swift Creek High School in?

Lincoln County School District #2

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