For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,314 students in Sweetwater County, WY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sweetwater County, WY are Farson-eden Middle School, Lincoln Middle School and Rock Springs Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sweetwater County, WY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 57% statewide average). Middle schools in Sweetwater County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wyoming public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public middle school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sweetwater County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farson-eden Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Gr: 6-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Monroe Avenue
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4400
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Rock Springs Junior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 Foothill Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3474
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3474
Gr: 7-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Desert Middle School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 Bugas Street
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Gr: 7-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Roosevelt Learning Center
Special Education School
440 Dewar Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 362-6525
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 362-6525
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sweetwater County, WY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sweetwater County, WY include Farson-eden Middle School, Lincoln Middle School and Rock Springs Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sweetwater County?
5 public middle schools are located in Sweetwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater County?
Sweetwater County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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