For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 931 students in 82001, WY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 82001, WY are Poder Academy Secondary School and Carey Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 82001 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 57% statewide average). Middle schools in 82001, WY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public middle school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best 82001, WY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poder Academy Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Richardson Court
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Gr: 7-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Carey Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3330 T-bird Dr.
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2580
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2580
Gr: 7-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Laramie Plains Academy
Special Education School
3001 East Pershing Blvd, Suite
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 369-2345
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 369-2345
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 82001, WY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 82001, WY include Poder Academy Secondary School and Carey Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 82001?
3 public middle schools are located in 82001.
What is the racial composition of students in 82001?
82001 public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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