Best Schools in Fergus County, MT
Fergus County, MT has 35 public schools (9 high, 10 middle, 16 elementary) serving 1,960 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Fergus County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fergus County, MT
The top high schools in Fergus County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hobson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobson K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 41 Students
2. Winifred High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winifred K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 44 Students
3. Fergus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
4. Moore High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 16 Students
5. Roy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roy K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students
6. Judith Gap High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Judith Gap H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students
7. Stanford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanford K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 30 Students
8. Denton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Denton H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 10 Students
9. Grass Range High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grass Range H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 18 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fergus County, MT
The top middle schools in Fergus County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winifred 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winifred K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 27 Students
2. Lewis & Clark School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewistown Elem • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 210 Students
3. Hobson 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobson K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 28 Students
4. Lewistown 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewistown Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 197 Students
5. Moore 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 14 Students
6. Stanford 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanford K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 22 Students
7. Grass Range 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grass Range Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 12 Students
8. Judith Gap 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Judith Gap Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 4 Students
9. Roy 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roy K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 6 Students
10. Denton 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Denton Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 7 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fergus County, MT
The top elementary schools in Fergus County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moore School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moore Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 34 Students
2. Denton School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Denton Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 28 Students
3. King Colony School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
King Colony Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 7 Students
4. Winifred School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winifred K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 83 Students
5. Highland Park School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewistown Elem • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 304 Students
6. Stanford School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanford K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 53 Students
7. Hobson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobson K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 67 Students
8. Grass Range School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grass Range Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 46 Students
9. Deerfield School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deerfield Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 13 Students
10. Beacon Star Amish School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beacon Star Amish School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 31 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fergus County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fergus County, MT has a total population of 11,446 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fergus 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 Fergus County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fergus County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fergus 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 Fergus County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fergus County, MT
How many schools are in Fergus County, MT?
Fergus County, MT has 35 public schools: 9 high schools, 10 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 1,960 students in total.
How do schools in Fergus County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Fergus County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Fergus County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fergus 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: 55%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Fergus County
6 places in Fergus County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (3)
- Lewistown Elem (4 schools)
- Roy K-12 Schools (3 schools)
- Winifred K-12 Schools (3 schools)