Best Schools in Dawson County, MT
Dawson County, MT has 13 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 1,347 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Dawson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dawson County, MT
The top high schools in Dawson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dawson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dawson H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
2. Richey High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richey H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 29 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dawson County, MT
The top middle schools in Dawson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richey 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richey Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 10 Students
2. Savage 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Savage Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 24 Students
3. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendive Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 243 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dawson County, MT
The top elementary schools in Dawson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richey School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richey Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 42 Students
2. Deer Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Creek Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 20 Students
3. Savage School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Savage Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 76 Students
4. Lincoln School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glendive Elem • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 243 Students
5. Lindsay School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lindsay Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 7 Students
6. Bloomfield School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 7 Students
7. Valley View Sda School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley View Sda School • Private • Grades 1 - 7 • 7 Students
8. Jefferson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
14.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Dawson County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dawson County, MT
How many schools are in Dawson County, MT?
Dawson County, MT has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 1,347 students in total.
How do schools in Dawson County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Dawson County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Dawson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dawson 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: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dawson County
4 places in Dawson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Glendive (5)
- Richey (3)
- Bloomfield (1)
- Lindsay (1)
School districts (1)
- Glendive Elem (3 schools)