Best High Schools in Lewis and Clark County, MT

Lewis and Clark County, MT has 7 high schools with 3,632 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lewis and Clark County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lewis and Clark County meet expectations.

1. Helena High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Helena H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students

2. Capital High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Helena H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1427 Students

3. Lincoln High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lincoln K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 42 Students

4. Augusta High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Augusta H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students

5. East Helena High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Helena K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 580 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lewis and Clark County, MT

Lewis and Clark County, MT has 10 middle schools with 2,539 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lewis and Clark County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lewis and Clark County exceed expectations.

1. Augusta 7-8

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Augusta Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 18 Students

2. C R Anderson Middle Schl

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Helena Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1067 Students

3. Lincoln 7-8

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 25 Students

4. Helena Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Helena Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students

5. East Valley Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

East Helena K-12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lewis and Clark County, MT

Lewis and Clark County, MT has 21 elementary schools with 4,991 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lewis and Clark County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lewis and Clark County meet expectations.

1. Trinity School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Trinity Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 38 Students

2. Elk City School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mountain View School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 11 Students

3. Jefferson School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students

4. Augusta Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Augusta Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 71 Students

5. Hawthorne School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students

6. Warren School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students

7. Smith School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students

8. Radley Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Helena K-12 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 440 Students

9. Salmon Pioneer Primary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Salmon District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students

10. Four Georgians School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Helena Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lewis and Clark County, MT

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lewis and Clark County, MT has a total population of 70,973 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lewis and Clark County, MT

11,162

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

42%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lewis and Clark County, MT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

19.00 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.81 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.19 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lewis and Clark County, MT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lewis and Clark County, MT.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,453 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

59 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lewis and Clark County, MT Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations