Public schools in Worland, WY
7 open public schools with an address in Worland, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,092
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Wyoming median 10.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Worland public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Worland, WY: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,092 students, an average of 156 per school. The largest campus is Worland High School (339 students), and the largest elementary school is South Side Elementary (158).
Washakie County School District #1 operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 10.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 46% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Worland
Elementary schools in Worland
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Elementary Washakie County School District #1 | KG–01 | 151 | 9.4:1 | |
| South Side Elementary Washakie County School District #1 | 02–03 | 158 | 9.3:1 | |
| West Side Elementary Washakie County School District #1 | 04–05 | 158 | 10.7:1 |
Middle schools in Worland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worland Middle School Washakie County School District #1 | 06–08 | 270 | 13.6:1 |
High schools in Worland
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Hawk Academy Washakie County School District #1 · Alternative School | 06–12 | 16 | 10.7:1 | |
| Worland High School Washakie County School District #1 | 09–12 | 339 | 12.5:1 | |
| Wyoming Boys School Wyoming Department of Family Services · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.3%
- Hispanic25.4%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Worland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,092 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Worland
How many public schools are in Worland, WY?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Worland: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 1,092 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Worland?
Schools with an address in Worland belong to 2 education agencies, led by Washakie County School District #1 (6 schools), Wyoming Department of Family Services (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Worland?
Worland High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Worland, with 339 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Worland?
No school with an address in Worland is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Wyoming.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Worland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Worland public schools is 10.7:1, similar to the Wyoming school median of 10.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Worland guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Wyoming cities