Best Schools in Deer Lodge County, MT
Deer Lodge County, MT has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,645 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Deer Lodge County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Deer Lodge County, MT
The top high schools in Deer Lodge County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Anaconda Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anaconda H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 281 Students
2. Powell County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powell County H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
Best Middle Schools in Deer Lodge County, MT
The top middle schools in Deer Lodge County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. E F Duvall 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Lodge Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 90 Students
2. Anaconda Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anaconda Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 176 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Deer Lodge County, MT
The top elementary schools in Deer Lodge County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wise River School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wise River Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 3 Students
2. O D Speer School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Lodge Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 336 Students
3. Fred Moodry Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anaconda Elem • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 284 Students
4. Wisdom School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wisdom Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 9 Students
5. Lincoln Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anaconda Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 280 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Deer Lodge County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Deer Lodge County, MT has a total population of 9,421 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Deer Lodge County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Deer Lodge County, MT
How many schools are in Deer Lodge County, MT?
Deer Lodge County, MT has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,645 students in total.
How do schools in Deer Lodge County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Deer Lodge County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Deer Lodge County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge County, MT
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Deer Lodge County
1 places in Deer Lodge County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Anaconda (4)
School districts (1)
- Anaconda Elem (3 schools)