Best Schools in Phillips County, MT
Phillips County, MT has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 698 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Phillips County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Phillips County, MT
The top high schools in Phillips County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dodson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodson K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 31 Students
2. Malta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malta K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 143 Students
3. Saco High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saco H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 10 Students
4. Whitewater High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitewater K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 13 Students
Best Middle Schools in Phillips County, MT
The top middle schools in Phillips County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saco 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saco Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 7 Students
2. Whitewater 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitewater K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 5 Students
3. Malta 6-7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malta K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 117 Students
4. Dodson 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodson K-12 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 16 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Phillips County, MT
The top elementary schools in Phillips County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitewater School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitewater K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 21 Students
2. Malta K-5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malta K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 255 Students
3. Saco School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saco Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 31 Students
4. Dodson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodson K-12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 45 Students
5. Loring Colony School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malta K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 4 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Phillips County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Phillips County, MT has a total population of 4,217 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Phillips 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 Phillips County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Phillips County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Phillips 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 Phillips County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Phillips County, MT
How many schools are in Phillips County, MT?
Phillips County, MT has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 698 students in total.
How do schools in Phillips County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Phillips County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Phillips County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Phillips 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: 23%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Phillips County
5 places in Phillips County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Dodson (3)
- Malta (3)
- Saco (3)
- Whitewater (3)
- Loring (1)
School districts (3)
- Malta K-12 Schools (4 schools)
- Dodson K-12 (3 schools)
- Whitewater K-12 Schools (3 schools)