South Torrington Union Pacific Depot · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Torrington’s public schools score below 62% of Wyoming districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Torrington, 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.
Torrington’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 33 Wyoming towns with household incomes within a quarter of Torrington’s, its schools beat 48%, higher than their 38% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 53% of tested students were proficient in reading and 47% in math, against 53% and 48% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Wyoming (the state reports Torrington’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $23,542 per student, against $20,645 across Wyoming (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Trail Elementary, then Torrington Middle School, then Torrington High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Valley Christian School (private) and St. Joseph's Children's Home (private) are 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 Torrington’s grade
C+: better than 38% of Wyoming school districts, #13 of 28 Wyoming towns. Graduation is above the Wyoming average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Torrington, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Torrington
Lincoln Elementary
Grades K–2 · 238 students · 10:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Torrington
Lincoln Elementary
Grades K–2 · 238 students · 10:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Torrington
Lincoln Elementary
Grades K–2 · 238 students · 10:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Torrington
Trail Elementary
Grades 3–5 · 239 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Torrington
Trail Elementary
Grades 3–5 · 239 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Torrington
Trail Elementary
Grades 3–5 · 239 students · 12:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Torrington
Torrington Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 239 students · 11:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Torrington
Torrington Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 239 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Torrington
Torrington Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 239 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Torrington
Torrington High School
Grades 9–12 · 328 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Torrington
Torrington High School
Grades 9–12 · 328 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Torrington
Torrington High School
Grades 9–12 · 328 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Torrington
Torrington High School
Grades 9–12 · 328 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Torrington’s public schools are run by Goshen County School District 1, which also serves Fort Laramie, LaGrange, Lingle and Yoder. 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.
Close to the state in reading
Torrington vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wyoming towns that share Torrington’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Torrington | C+ | Goshen County School District 1 |
Every school in Torrington
7 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 (Saint Joseph's Children's Home).
Questions about Torrington’s schools
Are Torrington’s schools good?
On Wyoming’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Torrington children attend score below 62% of Wyoming’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #13 of 28 Wyoming towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 48%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Torrington in?
Goshen County School District 1, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,617 students in 12 schools (2024–25).
Where do Torrington kids go to high school?
Torrington High School, with 328 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Torrington’s graduation rate?
80–84% of the class of 2023 in Goshen County School District 1 graduated in four years, against 81% across Wyoming.
How much does Torrington spend per student?
$23,542 in Goshen County School District 1 (FY2024), against $20,645 across Wyoming. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Torrington?
Yes: Valley Christian School (religious, grades PK–9, 90 students) and St. Joseph's Children's Home (nonsectarian, grades 1–11, 32 students).
Parents talk
What Torrington families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Torrington → 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.