Best Fremont County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 1,971 students in Fremont County, WY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fremont County, WY are Shoshoni Junior High School, Wind River Middle School and Lander Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fremont County, WY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wyoming public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 57% statewide average). Middle schools in Fremont County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public middle school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Fremont County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shoshoni Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Wrangler Way
Shoshoni, WY 82649
(307) 876-2576
Gr: 7-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Wind River Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
223 North Cherry Street
Pavillion, WY 82523
(307) 856-7970
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Lander Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Jefferson Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Riverton Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
840 Major Avenue
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-9443
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Dubois Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 North 1st Street
Dubois, WY 82513
(307) 455-5524
Gr: 6-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Wyoming Indian Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
535 Ethete Road
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-2992
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #77.
Ft. Washakie Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
90 Ethete Road
Fort Washakie, WY 82514
(307) 332-2380
Gr: 7-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Arapahoe Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
445 Little Wind River Bottom R
Arapahoe, WY 82510
(307) 856-9333
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
128 Mission Road
Saint Stephens, WY 82524
(307) 856-4147
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Sunrise School
Special Education School
465 Lincoln Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-3774
Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fremont County, WY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fremont County, WY include Shoshoni Junior High School, Wind River Middle School and Lander Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fremont County?
10 public middle schools are located in Fremont County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fremont County?
Fremont County public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wyoming public middle schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

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