Best High Schools in Dawson County, MT

Dawson County, MT has 4 high schools with 990 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dawson County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dawson County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Tongue River High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sheridan County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students

2. Rocky Mountain High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Big Horn County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students

3. Dawson High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dawson H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students

4. Richey High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Richey H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 29 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dawson County, MT

Dawson County, MT has 8 middle schools with 493 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dawson County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dawson County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Richey 7-8

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richey Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 10 Students

2. Tongue River Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sheridan County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students

3. Savage 7-8

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Savage Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 24 Students

4. Washington Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Glendive Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 243 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dawson County, MT

Dawson County, MT has 6 elementary schools with 894 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dawson County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dawson County exceed expectations.

1. Little Powder Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Campbell County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students

2. Richey School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richey Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 42 Students

3. Tongue River Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sheridan County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 230 Students

4. Deer Creek School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Deer Creek Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 20 Students

5. Savage School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Savage Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 76 Students

6. Lincoln School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Glendive Elem • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 243 Students

7. Lindsay School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lindsay Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 7 Students

8. Bloomfield School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bloomfield Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 7 Students

9. Valley View Sda School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Valley View Sda School • Private • Grades 1 - 7 • 7 Students

10. Jefferson School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Glendive Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 296 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dawson County, MT

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Dawson County, MT has a total population of 8,940 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dawson County, MT

2,377

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dawson County, MT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

14.89 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.59 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

11.30 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dawson County, MT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dawson County, MT.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

918 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Dawson County, MT Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations