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Best High Schools in Zip Code 82729

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At a glance

School

198

Students

5-star school

Top rankedSundance Secondary School6^th of 83 Wyoming high schools

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Biggest riser

Sundance Secondary School up 16 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 82729 zip code is home to a single high school, Sundance Secondary School, which serves grades 7-12 and has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance. This standout institution, part of the Crook County School District #1, has steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from 50th in 2022-2023 to 6th in the 2024-2025 school year, earning a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sundance Secondary School's academic excellence is evident across multiple subjects, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science on the WY-TOPP assessments significantly outpacing the district and state averages. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 81.6% for the 2023-2024 school year is also commendable. Additionally, Sundance Secondary School's low student-teacher ratio of 10.2 and high per-student spending of $24,154 likely contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

While Sundance Secondary School serves a relatively more affluent student population, with only 22.8% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's consistent improvement and exceptional performance suggest it is an exceptional educational institution in the region. With its well-rounded academic program, dedicated resources, and continuous progress, Sundance Secondary School stands out as a shining example of educational excellence in the 82729 zip code.

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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 (2025)	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 8th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 9th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 7th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 9th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 10th 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
Sundance Secondary School	Public	7-12	1016 East Cleveland	Sundance	82729	Crook County	Crook County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 283-1007	198	19	10.4	24.7%	184 (92.9%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	85.2	6^th of 83 public high schools	92.8%		68.9	22^nd of 80 public high schools	72.5%	16	69.4	64.1	73.1	64.5	69.4	69.2	57.7	58.3	73.1	16.8	18.8	17.8	18.4	$24,154	$990	$23,164

Cities Near Zip Code 82729

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Sundance	0.48 mi	2	3^rd
Hulett	22.83 mi	1
Upton	24.07 mi	3	49^th
Moorcroft	29.87 mi	4	25^th
Newcastle	38.85 mi	4	14^th

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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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