Wyoming Snapshot
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Public Schools in Wyoming
10
Colleges in Wyoming
50.3%
Avg Completion Rate
How Wyoming compares
Wyoming
50.31%
National Average
56.52%
Wyoming's avg completion rate is 11.0% lower than the national average.
Wyoming Education Laws
Compulsory attendance, homeschool regulation, school choice programs, and per-pupil spending for Wyoming — verified against ECS, HSLDA, Ballotpedia, and NCES.
Compulsory Ages
9 years of required schooling (national avg 11.0)
Kindergarten
Entry age: 5 by Sep 15
Homeschool Regulation
Annual notice only; minimal oversight
School Choice
ESA up to $7,000 per student
Per-Pupil Spending
23% above national avg ($15,305)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17% below national avg (14.5)
Compulsory Education in Wyoming
Wyoming requires school attendance from age 7 through age 16 — a total of 9 years of required schooling. Kindergarten attendance is optional in Wyoming, though most districts offer K with entry age 5 by Sep 15.
Homeschool Laws in Wyoming
Wyoming falls in the low regulation tier (HSLDA classification). Annual notice only; minimal oversight.
- Notice to authorities required: Yes
- Standardized testing required: No
- Specific subjects mandated: Yes
Annual curriculum submission to local board
School Choice in Wyoming
Wyoming offers universal school choice — any K-12 student is eligible regardless of income or zoning.
- Education Savings Account (ESA) — up to $7,000 per student
Steamboat Legacy Scholarship ESA — universal since 2025
School Spending & Class Size in Wyoming
Wyoming spends $18,763 per K-12 student annually (NCES, FY2022). 23% above national avg ($15,305). The average student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 17% below national avg (14.5).
How Wyoming compares to other states
Quick policy snapshot for every other state. Click any state to view its full policy page.
| State | Ages | Homeschool | Choice | Per-Pupil $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $11,314 |
| Alaska | 7–16 | None | None | $20,403 |
| Arizona | 6–16 | Low | Universal | $10,003 |
| Arkansas | 5–18 | Low | Universal | $12,520 |
| California | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $17,078 |
| Colorado | 6–17 | Low | None | $13,572 |
| Connecticut | 5–18 | Low | None | $22,769 |
| Delaware | 5–16 | Moderate | Limited | $17,277 |
| District of Columbia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $28,100 |
| Florida | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $11,763 |
| Georgia | 6–16 | Moderate | Limited | $12,350 |
| Hawaii | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $16,597 |
| Idaho | 7–16 | None | Universal | $9,557 |
| Illinois | 7–17 | None | None | $17,889 |
| Indiana | 7–18 | Low | Universal | $11,413 |
| Iowa | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $13,549 |
| Kansas | 7–18 | None | Limited | $13,768 |
| Kentucky | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,702 |
| Louisiana | 7–18 | Moderate | Universal | $12,477 |
| Maine | 7–17 | Moderate | None | $18,046 |
| Maryland | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $16,018 |
| Massachusetts | 6–16 | High | None | $20,857 |
| Michigan | 6–16 | None | None | $13,715 |
| Minnesota | 7–17 | Moderate | Limited | $14,873 |
| Mississippi | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $10,030 |
| Missouri | 7–17 | None | None | $12,915 |
| Montana | 7–16 | Moderate | Limited | $13,432 |
| Nebraska | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $14,950 |
| Nevada | 7–18 | Moderate | Limited | $12,646 |
| New Hampshire | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $19,753 |
| New Jersey | 6–16 | None | Limited | $23,046 |
| New Mexico | 5–18 | Moderate | None | $12,915 |
| New York | 6–16 | High | None | $28,760 |
| North Carolina | 7–16 | Moderate | Universal | $10,413 |
| North Dakota | 7–16 | Moderate | None | $16,385 |
| Ohio | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $15,204 |
| Oklahoma | 5–18 | None | Universal | $10,430 |
| Oregon | 7–18 | Moderate | None | $14,521 |
| Pennsylvania | 8–17 | High | Limited | $19,188 |
| Rhode Island | 5–18 | High | Limited | $20,546 |
| South Carolina | 5–17 | Moderate | Limited | $12,516 |
| South Dakota | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,649 |
| Tennessee | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $11,554 |
| Texas | 6–18 | None | Universal | $11,675 |
| Utah | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $9,140 |
| Vermont | 6–16 | High | Limited | $21,656 |
| Virginia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $14,202 |
| Washington | 8–18 | Moderate | None | $15,420 |
| West Virginia | 6–17 | Moderate | Universal | $14,308 |
| Wisconsin | 6–18 | Low | Limited | $14,914 |
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FAQ
How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in Wyoming?
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How does Wyoming's average college completion rate compare nationally?
Wyoming's average college completion rate is lower the national average. See the "How Wyoming compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.
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