| Johnson County School
District Number One is a consolidated district with attendance centers at Buffalo and
Kaycee. In addition, there is a rural K-4, two-teacher elementary school in the
county. Approximately 1,320 students attend Johnson County Schools. Buffalo has an elementary school, consisting of
grades K-4. The middle school houses grades 5-8, and the high school enrolls grades
9-12. A variety of educational programs, supportive services, and extracurricular
activities are offered in the schools commensurate with other schools in Wyoming.
Kaycee is a small ranching community
located 45 miles south of Buffalo. One elementary school houses grades K-6 and the
high school encompasses grades 7-12. Kaycee high school has been involved for
several years in long distance satellite learning, thus creating opportunities for an
expanded curriculum. Teacher housing is made available in Kaycee at a nominal rental
price.
Johnson County schools are deeply
dedicated to offering the best educational opportunities to children. Professional
educators with a strong commitment to their profession who possess exemplary capabilities
are found in each community.
Johnson County School District
Number One is one of the leaders in education in Wyoming. The district is committed
to the School-University Partnership, technology, a strong curriculum, and staff
development.
The district is proud of the
scholastic accomplishments of its students. Students consistently score above their
Standard Grade Equivalent on achievement tests and above the national norm on ACT tests.
Student success is enhanced through
participation in school activities. Johnson County School District Number One
provides a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including music, drama, sports,
forensics, FFA, and student government.
The district's budget is
approximately $9.3 million. Johnson County's local assessed valuation is $80
million. |
