Sweetwater County School District #2

Green River, Wyoming — 10 schools

2,406
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$19,805
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sweetwater County School District #2 operates 10 public schools serving 2,406 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Wyoming. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,287 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sweetwater County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,805 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 52.7% local, 35.9% state, and 11.5% 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 $94,941 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #29 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 (5 AP courses district-wide), a 239.9:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 61.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.2% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Green River High School accounts for 33.1% of all Sweetwater County School District #2 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Sweetwater 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

Sweetwater County School District #2 school enrollment varies 757× across entities

Sweetwater County School District #2 school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 757 students (highest), a spread of 756 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

Sweetwater 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

Sweetwater County School District #2 chronic absenteeism rate is 61.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

11.5%
Federal
35.9%
State
52.7%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
29 / 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 Sweetwater County county, where this district is located.

$735
Studio/mo
$854
1 BR/mo
$996
2 BR/mo
$1,263
3 BR/mo
$1,671
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$94,941
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 Sweetwater County School District #2.

White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Multiracial 11.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 10
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
239.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
61.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Sweetwater County School District #2

School Enrollment
Green River High School
757
Lincoln Middle School
504
Monroe Elementary School
296
Truman Elementary
263
Washington Elementary
208
Harrison Elementary
208
Expedition Academy
35
Mckinnon Elementary
12
Granger Elementary
3
Thoman Ranch Elementary
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Sweetwater County School District #2 has 10 schools, including 2 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,406 students.

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

Sweetwater County School District #2 spends $19,805 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #29 in Wyoming.

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

The average teacher salary in Sweetwater County School District #2 is $94,941 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

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

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

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

Sweetwater County School District #2 students are 75.2% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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

Sweetwater County School District #2 has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #29 out of 44 districts in Wyoming. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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