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Best Schools in Carter, MT
Carter, MT has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 493 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Carter greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carter, MT
The top high schools in Carter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Benton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Benton H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 107 Students
2. Highwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highwood K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 39 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carter, MT
The top middle schools in Carter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Benton 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Benton Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 54 Students
2. Highwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highwood K-12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 22 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carter, MT
The top elementary schools in Carter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benton Lake School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Lake Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 9 Students
2. Highwood School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highwood K-12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 56 Students
3. Fort Benton School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Benton Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 195 Students
4. Knees School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knees Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 6 Students
5. Carter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 5 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carter, MT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carter, MT has a total population of 278 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carter, 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 Carter, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carter, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carter, 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 Carter, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carter, MT
How many schools are in Carter, MT?
Carter, MT has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 493 students in total.
How do schools in Carter perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Carter score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Carter greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carter?
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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Every school in Carter
All 2 public schools we grade in Carter. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.