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Big Horn Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

2^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 77 Wyoming Middle Schools

Better than 97% of Wyoming middle schools

Summary

Big Horn Middle School is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Big Horn, Wyoming, part of the Sheridan County School District #1, which is ranked 3rd out of 43 districts in the state.

Big Horn Middle School consistently outperforms state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 86.1% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 77.7% for the district and 58.8% for the state. The school also excels in supporting different student groups, ranking 1st out of 64 Wyoming middle schools for both female and male students, and 4th out of 53 schools for low socioeconomic status students. With a relatively high spending per student of $18,358 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.3, the school's strong academic performance suggests it has access to more resources and smaller class sizes than the district and state averages.

While Tongue River Middle School, another school in the same district, also performs well, there is a noticeable gap in outcomes between the two institutions. Big Horn Middle School's consistent ranking among the top middle schools in Wyoming, along with its focus on equity and inclusive practices, make it a standout institution in the region.

134

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,358

Per pupil spending ?

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

333 US Highway 335
Big Horn, WY 82833

(307) 674-8190

District: Sheridan County School District #1

Students who attend Big Horn Middle School usually attend:

High:	Big Horn High School
	Tongue River High School

Feeder schools for Big Horn Middle School:

Elementary:	Big Horn Elementary
	Slack Elementary
	Tongue River Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Hispanic:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 70th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Wyoming average (79% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Wyoming middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 27 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school79%

District avg71%

Wyoming avg54%

2^nd of 77

Wyoming public middle schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 27 pts since 2015

From top 30% (2015) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Sheridan County School District #1

3^rd of 43Sheridan 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	91.6	2 of 77	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	91.1	3 of 74	95.9%	★★★★★
2023	94.6	1 of 74	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	74.9	12 of 76	84.2%	★★★★☆
2021	84.0	8 of 76	89.5%	★★★★★
2019	91.7	5 of 76	93.4%	★★★★★
2018	84.8	4 of 65	93.8%	★★★★★
2017	70.2	14 of 72	80.6%	★★★★☆
2016	65.9	22 of 73	69.9%	★★★★☆
2015	64.1	22 of 74	70.3%	★★★★☆
2014	55.4	35 of 77	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	72.5	14 of 71	80.3%	★★★★☆
2012	86.0	2 of 71	97.2%	★★★★★
2011	78.5	6 of 72	91.7%	★★★★★
2010	80.3	7 of 75	90.7%	★★★★★
2009	74.6	11 of 75	85.3%	★★★★☆
2008	73.0	13 of 69	81.2%	★★★★☆
2007	56.3	31 of 72	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	85.3	2 of 68	97.1%	★★★★★
2005	91.8	2 of 68	97.1%	★★★★★
2004	89.3	4 of 61	93.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	89.6	1 of 64	98.4%	★★★★★
2024	93.5	1 of 64	98.4%	★★★★★
2023	95.3	1 of 63	98.4%	★★★★★
2022	72.0	11 of 64	82.8%	★★★★☆
2021	85.5	4 of 63	93.7%	★★★★★
2019	83.3	7 of 63	88.9%	★★★★★
2018	84.3	3 of 56	94.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2023	86.0	4 of 53	92.5%	★★★★★
2021	86.8	2 of 54	96.3%	★★★★★
2019	95.8	2 of 57	96.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	90.3	3 of 65	95.4%	★★★★★
2024	87.4	4 of 66	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	93.7	1 of 64	98.4%	★★★★★
2022	77.3	10 of 66	84.8%	★★★★☆
2021	79.6	7 of 63	88.9%	★★★★★
2019	93.0	1 of 66	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	80.2	6 of 53	88.7%	★★★★★

Virtual Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2021	76.3	2 of 10	80.0%	★★★★☆

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 (2025)98th percentile~ school

Male (2025)95th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)92nd percentile-6 vs school

Virtual Education (2021)80th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Wyoming (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts80%+21 vs state

Mathematics80%+30 vs state

Science68%+19 vs state

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Schools Near Big Horn Middle 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)	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 6th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 7th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 6th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 7th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Big Horn Middle School	Public	6-8	333 US Highway 335	Big Horn	82833	Sheridan County	Sheridan County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 674-8190	134	11	11.7		123 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.5%)	91.6	2^nd of 77 public middle schools	97.4%		91.1	3^rd of 74 public middle schools	95.9%	1	66.7	86.1	88.6	77.8	79.1	84.1	68.2	$18,358	$1,194	$17,164
The Wright Place	Public	6-8	500 Lewis Street	Sheridan	82801	Sheridan County	Sheridan County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 673-8730	16	2	7.6	75.0%	12 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (12.5%)	24.5	66^th of 77 public middle schools	14.3%		49	37^th of 74 public middle schools	50.0%	29	44.4	50.0		22.2	50.0			$28,018	$1,187	$26,831
Sheridan Junior High School	Public	6-8	500 Lewis Street	Sheridan	82801	Sheridan County	Sheridan County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 672-9745	766	58	13.0	35.2%	647 (84.5%)	3 (0.4%)	76 (9.9%)	5 (0.7%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.5%)	85	5^th of 77 public middle schools	93.5%		86.8	4^th of 74 public middle schools	94.6%	1	67.7	75.8	72.2	70.6	76.4	74.1	64.6	$14,985	$1,490	$13,495
Tongue River Middle School	Public	6-8	1251 Dayton Street	Ranchester	82839	Sheridan County	Sheridan County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 655-9533	152	12	12.2		136 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.3%)	69.9	18^th of 77 public middle schools	76.6%		71.3	15^th of 74 public middle schools	79.7%	3	53.5	70.6	68.3	63.6	70.6	70.0	50.0	$17,583	$1,194	$16,389

Frequently Asked Questions about Big Horn Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Big Horn Middle School?

Students at Big Horn Middle School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Big Horn Middle School a good school?

Yes! Big Horn Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 77 Wyoming middle schools.

How many students attend Big Horn Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 134 students attended Big Horn Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Big Horn Middle School attend?

Students who attend Big Horn Middle School usually go on to attend Big Horn High School

What district is Big Horn Middle School in?

Sheridan County School District #1

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