For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,656 students in Weston County, WY.
The top ranked public schools in Weston County, WY are Newcastle Middle School, Newcastle Elementary 3-5 and Upton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weston County, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Weston County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Weston County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newcastle Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Stampede
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Newcastle Elementary 3-5
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Gr: 3-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Upton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 Poplar
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-2361
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Upton Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
802 Juniper
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Newcastle High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Casper Avenue
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2713
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2713
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Upton Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
802 Juniper
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Upton, WY 82730
(307) 468-9331
Gr: K-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Gr: K-2 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Weston County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
551 Metz
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 465-2253
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 465-2253
Gr: K-5 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Weston County, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Weston County, WY include Newcastle Middle School, Newcastle Elementary 3-5 and Upton High School.
How many public schools are located in Weston County?
7 public schools are located in Weston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Weston County?
Weston County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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