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Best Schools in Fort Benton, MT
Fort Benton, MT has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 528 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Fort Benton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fort Benton, MT
The top high schools in Fort Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Benton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Benton H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 107 Students
2. Geraldine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geraldine K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 11 Students
3. Highwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highwood K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 39 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fort Benton, MT
The top middle schools in Fort Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Geraldine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geraldine K-12 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 10 Students
2. Fort Benton 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Benton Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 54 Students
3. Highwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highwood K-12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 22 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fort Benton, MT
The top elementary schools in Fort Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highwood School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highwood K-12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 56 Students
2. Geraldine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geraldine K-12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 34 Students
3. Fort Benton School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Benton Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 195 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fort Benton, MT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fort Benton, MT has a total population of 1,516 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fort Benton, 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 Fort Benton, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fort Benton, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fort Benton, 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 Fort Benton, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fort Benton, MT
How many schools are in Fort Benton, MT?
Fort Benton, MT has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 528 students in total.
How do schools in Fort Benton perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Fort Benton score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Fort Benton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fort Benton?
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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Every school in Fort Benton
3 of 3 schools in Fort Benton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Fort Benton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.