Best Schools in Blaine County, MT
Blaine County, MT has 22 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 1,429 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Blaine County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Blaine County, MT
The top high schools in Blaine County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dodson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodson K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 31 Students
2. Hays-lodge Pole High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 84 Students
3. Chinook High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chinook H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
4. Harlem High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlem H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
5. Turner High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turner H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 16 Students
Best Middle Schools in Blaine County, MT
The top middle schools in Blaine County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Turner 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turner Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 10 Students
2. Dodson 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodson K-12 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 16 Students
3. Chinook 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chinook Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 57 Students
4. Harlem 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlem Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 100 Students
5. Hays-lodge Pole 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 39 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Blaine County, MT
The top elementary schools in Blaine County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Zurich School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zurich Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 24 Students
2. Turner School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turner Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 28 Students
3. North Harlem Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Harlem Colony Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 10 Students
4. Meadowlark School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chinook Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 167 Students
5. Harlem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlem Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 367 Students
6. Dodson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodson K-12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 45 Students
7. Lodge Pole School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 125 Students
8. Hartland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chinook Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 4 Students
9. Bear Paw School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bear Paw Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 12 Students
10. Cleveland School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 4 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Blaine County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Blaine County, MT has a total population of 7,044 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Blaine 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 Blaine County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
49.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Blaine County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Blaine 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 Blaine County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Blaine County, MT
How many schools are in Blaine County, MT?
Blaine County, MT has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 1,429 students in total.
How do schools in Blaine County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Blaine County score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Blaine County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Blaine 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: 31%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Blaine County
5 places in Blaine County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (2)
- Chinook Elem (3 schools)
- Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls (3 schools)