Riverside High School is a public high school in Basin, Wyoming, United States. It is attended by students from throughout Big Horn County School District #4. The mascot is the rebel.
Serving 129 students in grades 6-12, Riverside Middle/high School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverside Middle/high School's student population of 129 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Black, Red
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Riverside Middle/high School ranks within the top 20% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Middle/high School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 303 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
n/a
1%
White
92%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Big Horn County School District #4
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Middle/high School's ranking?
Riverside Middle/high School is ranked #44 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Riverside Middle/high School often compared to?
Riverside Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greybull High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Riverside Middle/high School is 80%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Riverside Middle/high School?
129 students attend Riverside Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Riverside Middle/high School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Middle/high School?
Riverside Middle/high School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Riverside Middle/high School offer ?
Riverside Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside Middle/high School part of?
Riverside Middle/high School is part of Big Horn County School District #4.
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