Buffalo Ridge Elementary vs Thunder Basin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wyoming, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
413 students
Thunder Basin High School
Gillette · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students
| Measure | Buffalo Ridge Elementary Gillette, Wyoming | Thunder Basin High School Gillette, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 151 | #38 of 56 |
| National rank | #17114 of 50,301 | #7356 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 413 | 1,206 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 1,206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| city | Gillette | Gillette |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 53.9).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Thunder Basin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 28.3%).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.3).
- •Thunder Basin High School is the larger school with 1,206 students compared with 413.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo Ridge Elementary better than Thunder Basin High School?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Ridge Elementary ranks higher (61.5 vs 53.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buffalo Ridge Elementary and Thunder Basin High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gillette and Gillette in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary: 413. Thunder Basin High School: 1,206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Ridge Elementary and Thunder Basin High School rank in Wyoming?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary is 89th of 151 and Thunder Basin High School is 38th of 56 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).