Best Schools in Beaverhead County, MT
Beaverhead County, MT has 13 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 2,540 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Beaverhead County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Beaverhead County, MT
The top high schools in Beaverhead County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beaverhead Co High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverhead County H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
2. Butte High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butte H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students
3. Lima High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lima K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 25 Students
Best Middle Schools in Beaverhead County, MT
The top middle schools in Beaverhead County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dillon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dillon Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
2. Lima 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lima K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 6 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Beaverhead County, MT
The top elementary schools in Beaverhead County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reichle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reichle Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 17 Students
2. Parkview School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dillon Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
3. Wise River School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wise River Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 3 Students
4. Polaris School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polaris Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 5 Students
5. Lima School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lima K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 29 Students
6. Jackson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 7 Students
7. Grant School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 3 Students
8. Wisdom School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wisdom Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 9 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Beaverhead County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Beaverhead County, MT has a total population of 9,371 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Beaverhead County, MT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Beaverhead County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Beaverhead County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Beaverhead County, MT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Beaverhead County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Beaverhead County, MT
How many schools are in Beaverhead County, MT?
Beaverhead County, MT has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 2,540 students in total.
How do schools in Beaverhead County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Beaverhead County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Beaverhead County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Beaverhead County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Beaverhead County
7 places in Beaverhead County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (1)
- Lima K-12 Schools (3 schools)