Best Schools in Chouteau County, MT
Chouteau County, MT has 17 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 1,309 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Chouteau County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chouteau County, MT
The top high schools in Chouteau County, 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. Big Sandy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Sandy K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
3. Rocky Boy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rocky Boy H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
4. Geraldine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geraldine K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 11 Students
5. Highwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highwood K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 39 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chouteau County, MT
The top middle schools in Chouteau County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Geraldine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geraldine K-12 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 10 Students
2. Fort Benton 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Benton Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 54 Students
3. Highwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highwood K-12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 22 Students
4. Big Sandy 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Sandy K-12 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 29 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chouteau County, MT
The top elementary schools in Chouteau County, 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. Geraldine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geraldine K-12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 34 Students
4. Fort Benton School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Benton Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 195 Students
5. F E Miley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Sandy K-12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 105 Students
6. Rocky Boy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rocky Boy Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 416 Students
7. Knees School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knees Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 6 Students
8. Carter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carter Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 5 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chouteau County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chouteau County, MT has a total population of 5,895 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chouteau 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 Chouteau County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chouteau County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chouteau 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 Chouteau County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chouteau County, MT
How many schools are in Chouteau County, MT?
Chouteau County, MT has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 1,309 students in total.
How do schools in Chouteau County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Chouteau County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Chouteau County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chouteau 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: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Chouteau County
6 places in Chouteau County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (3)
- Big Sandy K-12 (3 schools)
- Geraldine K-12 (3 schools)
- Highwood K-12 (3 schools)