Top Rankings
Big Horn County School District #4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 232 students in Big Horn County School District #4. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Big Horn County School District #4 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
2 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
232 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Big Horn County School District #4, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 48 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.39
% American Indian
n/a
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
85%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $41,884 is higher than the state median of $21,219. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,823 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$41,884
$21,219
Spending / Student
$43,823
$20,493
Best Big Horn County School District #4 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Middle/high School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1212 West B Street
Basin, WY 82410
(307) 568-2416
Basin, WY 82410
(307) 568-2416
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Laura Irwin Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1211 W. B Street
Basin, WY 82410
(307) 568-2488
Basin, WY 82410
(307) 568-2488
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Horn County School District #4?
Big Horn County School District #4 manages 2 public schools serving 232 students.
What is the rank of Big Horn County School District #4?
Big Horn County School District #4 is ranked #19 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Big Horn County School District #4?
85% of Big Horn County School District #4 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Horn County School District #4?
Big Horn County School District #4 has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Big Horn County School District #4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,823 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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