Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Green River’s public schools outscore 81% of Wyoming districts
Math proficiency in Green River’s districts is 59%, above the Wyoming average (48%). The grade covers the public school district serving Green River, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Wyoming, not nationally.
From Wyoming state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Green River’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 60% and math 59% in spring 2022, against 53% and 48% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $20,003 per student, against $20,645 across Wyoming (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Lincoln Middle School, then Green River High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Green River Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Green River’s grade
A−: better than 81% of Wyoming school districts, #4 of 28 Wyoming towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wyoming average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Green River, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Green River
Lincoln Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 504 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Green River
Lincoln Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 504 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Green River
Lincoln Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 504 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Green River
Green River High School
Grades 9–12 · 757 students · 17:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Green River
Green River High School
Grades 9–12 · 757 students · 17:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Green River
Green River High School
Grades 9–12 · 757 students · 17:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Green River
Green River High School
Grades 9–12 · 757 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Green River’s public schools are run by Sweetwater County School District 2, which also serves Granger. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Green River vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wyoming towns that share Green River’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Green River | A− | Sweetwater County School District 2 |
Every school in Green River
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wyoming’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Roosevelt Learning Center).
Questions about Green River’s schools
Are Green River’s schools good?
By Wyoming’s own tests, yes: the public schools Green River children attend outscore 81% of Wyoming’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #4 of 28 Wyoming towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 79%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Green River in?
Sweetwater County School District 2, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,286 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
Where do Green River kids go to high school?
Green River High School, with 757 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Green River’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Sweetwater County School District 2 graduated in four years, against 81% across Wyoming.
How much does Green River spend per student?
$20,003 in Sweetwater County School District 2 (FY2024), against $20,645 across Wyoming. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Green River?
Yes: Green River Christian Academy (religious, grades K–5, 25 students).
Parents talk
What Green River families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Green River → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Wyoming. Stars are from neighbors.