Best Schools in Custer County, MT
Custer County, MT has 18 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 2,007 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Custer County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Custer County, MT
The top high schools in Custer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer Co District High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer County H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
2. Terry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Terry K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 33 Students
3. Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dept Of Corrections-youth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 29 Students
Best Middle Schools in Custer County, MT
The top middle schools in Custer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Middle School 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miles City Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 349 Students
2. Rosebud 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rosebud K-12 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 4 Students
3. Terry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Terry K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 32 Students
4. Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dept Of Corrections-youth • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Custer County, MT
The top elementary schools in Custer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kircher School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kircher Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 65 Students
2. Kinsey School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kinsey Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 61 Students
3. Terry School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Terry K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 80 Students
4. Lincoln School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miles City Elem • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 154 Students
5. Garfield School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miles City Elem • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 229 Students
6. S Y School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
S Y Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 6 Students
7. Riverview School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trail Creek Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 7 Students
8. Sacred Heart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 158 Students
9. Trinity Lutheran Classical School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Lutheran Classical School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 83 Students
10. Jefferson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miles City Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 103 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Custer County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Custer County, MT has a total population of 11,867 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Custer 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 Custer County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Custer County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Custer 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 Custer County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Custer County, MT
How many schools are in Custer County, MT?
Custer County, MT has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 2,007 students in total.
How do schools in Custer County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Custer County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Custer County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Custer 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Custer County, MT
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Custer County
2 places in Custer County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Miles City (8)
- Kinsey (1)
School districts (1)
- Miles City Elem (5 schools)