Best Schools in Jefferson County, MT
Jefferson County, MT has 18 public schools (3 high, 7 middle, 8 elementary) serving 3,115 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Jefferson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, MT
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitehall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitehall H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 144 Students
2. Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
3. Willow Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Creek H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 9 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, MT
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montana City Middle Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montana City Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 183 Students
2. Clancy 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clancy Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 81 Students
3. Willow Creek 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Creek Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 3 Students
4. East Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butte Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 660 Students
5. Three Forks 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Forks Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
6. Whitehall 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitehall Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 126 Students
7. Boulder 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 46 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, MT
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montana City School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montana City Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 292 Students
2. Clancy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clancy Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 304 Students
3. Whitehall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitehall Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
4. Three Forks Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Forks Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
5. Boulder Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boulder Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 172 Students
6. Basin School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Basin Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 11 Students
7. Willow Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Creek Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 35 Students
8. Cardwell School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardwell Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 40 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, MT has a total population of 12,085 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, MT
How many schools are in Jefferson County, MT?
Jefferson County, MT has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 7 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 3,115 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Jefferson County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson 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: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
5 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.