Enrollment
766
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sheridan, WY
Sheridan Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560569500361
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan Junior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Sheridan · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheridan Junior High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Junior High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Sheridan, WY.
School address
District: Sheridan County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560569500361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.1%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sheridan Junior High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sheridan Junior High School
Sheridan Junior High School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Sheridan, Wyoming, enrolling 766 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 96% of state schools at 766 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Among 26 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sheridan County School District #2 spends $14,808 per pupil, 34% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sheridan's middle schools, it stands alongside The Wright Place (16 students): Sheridan Junior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 8:1).
Sheridan County School District #2 also operates Sheridan High School (1,001 students) and Sagebrush Elementary (330 students) alongside Sheridan Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sheridan Junior High School compares
Sheridan Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 34% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 766 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
766
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 76% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Sheridan Junior High School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheridan County School District #2, which includes Sheridan Junior High School.
$14,808
Per student
-34%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 63.1%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sheridan Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sagebrush Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry a. Coffeen Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheridan Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Sheridan
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~766 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sheridan Junior High School
How many students attend Sheridan Junior High School?
Sheridan Junior High School has 766 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sheridan, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Junior High School is 13.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheridan Junior High School?
18.1% of students at Sheridan Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan Junior High School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Sheridan, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan Junior High School?
Sheridan Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sheridan Junior High School rank among public schools in Sheridan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Junior High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Sheridan, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sheridan on the city page.
Is Sheridan Junior High School a good school?
Sheridan Junior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sheridan County School District #2?
Besides Sheridan Junior High School, Sheridan County School District #2 also operates Sheridan High School (1,001 students), Sagebrush Elementary (330 students), and Henry a. Coffeen Elementary (325 students). See the Sheridan County School District #2 district page for the complete list.
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