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Best Schools in Harlowton, MT
Harlowton, MT has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 303 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Harlowton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Harlowton, MT
The top high schools in Harlowton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harlowton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlowton K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
2. Judith Gap High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Judith Gap H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harlowton, MT
The top middle schools in Harlowton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillcrest 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlowton K-12 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 33 Students
2. Judith Gap 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Judith Gap Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 4 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harlowton, MT
The top elementary schools in Harlowton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillcrest School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlowton K-12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
2. Springwater Colony School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springwater Colony School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 22 Students
3. Judith Gap School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Judith Gap Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 16 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harlowton, MT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harlowton, MT has a total population of 1,320 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harlowton, 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 Harlowton, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harlowton, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harlowton, 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 Harlowton, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Harlowton, MT
How many schools are in Harlowton, MT?
Harlowton, MT has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 303 students in total.
How do schools in Harlowton perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Harlowton score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Harlowton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Harlowton?
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: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Harlowton
3 of 3 schools in Harlowton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Harlowton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (3)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.