Pilot Butte Elementary vs Riverton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wyoming, United States, 174 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pilot Butte Elementary
Rock Springs · Public middle · Grades 4–6
547 students
Riverton Middle School
Riverton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
559 students
| Measure | Pilot Butte Elementary Rock Springs, Wyoming | Riverton Middle School Riverton, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 50 | #39 of 50 |
| National rank | #5504 of 15,369 | #5892 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 547 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| city | Rock Springs | Riverton |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pilot Butte Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 58.1).
- •Pilot Butte Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Pilot Butte Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Riverton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 38.9%).
- •Riverton Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.6).
- •Riverton Middle School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 547.
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 Pilot Butte Elementary better than Riverton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pilot Butte Elementary ranks higher (59.9 vs 58.1 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 Pilot Butte Elementary and Riverton Middle School?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Rock Springs and Riverton in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pilot Butte Elementary: 547. Riverton Middle School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pilot Butte Elementary and Riverton Middle School rank in Wyoming?
Pilot Butte Elementary is 36th of 50 and Riverton Middle School is 39th of 50 among middle schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).