Lander Valley High School vs. Riverton High School
Should you attend Lander Valley High School or Riverton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lander Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Riverton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 599 students in grades 9-12, Lander Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 776 students in grades 9-12, Riverton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
599 students
776 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#167 out of 309 schools in WY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#266 out of 309 schools in WY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
176
223
Grade 10 Students
163
197
Grade 11 Students
131
203
Grade 12 Students
129
153
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
13%
21%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
72%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
