Prairie Wind Elementary vs Sage Valley Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wyoming, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Wind Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
404 students
Sage Valley Junior High School
Gillette · Public middle · Grades 7–8
589 students
| Measure | Prairie Wind Elementary Gillette, Wyoming | Sage Valley Junior High School Gillette, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #80 of 151 | #17 of 50 |
| National rank | #16333 of 50,301 | #2585 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 404 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 61% |
| city | Gillette | Gillette |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sage Valley Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 62.7).
- •Sage Valley Junior High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Sage Valley Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Sage Valley Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 44.1%).
- •Sage Valley Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.5).
- •Sage Valley Junior High School is the larger school with 589 students compared with 404.
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 Prairie Wind Elementary better than Sage Valley Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sage Valley Junior High School ranks higher (73.8 vs 62.7 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 Prairie Wind Elementary and Sage Valley Junior High School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Gillette and Gillette in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Wind Elementary: 404. Sage Valley Junior High School: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Wind Elementary and Sage Valley Junior High School rank in Wyoming?
Prairie Wind Elementary is 80th of 151 and Sage Valley Junior High School is 17th of 50 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).