Summary:
The 82082 zip code area in Wyoming is home to two schools - Pine Bluffs Junior & Senior High School and Pine Bluffs Elementary, both part of the Laramie County School District #2. While the high school has had a mixed performance, the elementary school stands out as a clear academic leader in the area.
Pine Bluffs Elementary has consistently ranked among the top 50 elementary schools in Wyoming over the past 3 years, with a current ranking of 39 out of 149 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, exceed the district and state averages, with 82.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to 64.4% for the district and 53.1% statewide. In math, 87% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, outpacing the district at 69.9% and the state at 58.2%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 44.12%.
In contrast, Pine Bluffs Junior & Senior High School has had a more mixed performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 32nd and 57th out of 80 high schools over the past 3 years, and a current 2-star rating. While the school has a respectable 4-year graduation rate of 81.6%, its academic performance lags behind the elementary school, suggesting the need for further investigation into the factors driving these differences.
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