Sheridan County School District #2

Sheridan, Wyoming — 10 schools

3,599
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$15,955
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sheridan County School District #2 operates 10 public schools serving 3,599 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Wyoming. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle, 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,454 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sheridan County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,955 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 25.3% local, 63.1% state, and 11.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $88,753 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 23/100, ranked #42 of 44 in Wyoming against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 239.7:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 29.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.9% White, 9.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Sheridan High School accounts for 29.0% of all Sheridan County School District #2 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Sheridan County School District #2-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Sheridan County School District #2 school enrollment varies 63× across entities

Sheridan County School District #2 school enrollment ranges from 16 students (lowest) to 1,001 students (highest), a spread of 985 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Sheridan County School District #2 student-counselor ratio is 240:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Sheridan County School District #2 chronic absenteeism rate is 29.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Sheridan County School District #2 is typically wider than the Sheridan County School District #2-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.6%
Federal
63.1%
State
25.3%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
42 / 44
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Sheridan County county, where this district is located.

$855
Studio/mo
$860
1 BR/mo
$1,129
2 BR/mo
$1,354
3 BR/mo
$1,891
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$88,753
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 10 schools in Sheridan County School District #2.

White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Multiracial 4.6%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 10
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
239.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Sheridan County School District #2

School Enrollment
Sheridan High School
1,001
Sheridan Junior High School
766
Sagebrush Elementary
330
Henry a. Coffeen Elementary
325
Highland Park Elementary
321
Meadowlark Elementary
316
Woodland Park Elementary
286
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School
70
Story Elementary
23
The Wright Place
16

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sheridan County School District #2?

Sheridan County School District #2 has 10 schools, including 2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 3,599 students.

How much does Sheridan County School District #2 spend per student?

Sheridan County School District #2 spends $15,955 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #42 in Wyoming.

What is the average teacher salary in Sheridan County School District #2?

The average teacher salary in Sheridan County School District #2 is $88,753 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Sheridan County School District #2?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Sheridan County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Sheridan County School District #2?

Sheridan County School District #2 students are 84.9% White, 9.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sheridan County School District #2?

Sheridan County School District #2 has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #42 out of 44 districts in Wyoming. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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