For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 466 students in Johnson County, WY.
The top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, WY are Kaycee School and Buffalo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wyoming public high schools.
Johnson County, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is more than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buffalo High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Johnson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kaycee School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
235 Holt Street
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 738-2323
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 738-2323
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29891 Old Highway 87
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2269
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2269
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
New West High School
Alternative School
300 S. Spruce
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 620-2478
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 620-2478
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
90 Billy Creek Road
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2685
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-2685
Gr: K-4 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
24135 West Willow Creek Road
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2542
Kaycee, WY 82639
(307) 738-2542
Gr: K-6 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, WY?
The top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, WY include Kaycee School and Buffalo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Johnson County?
3 public high schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public high schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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