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Best Schools in Plains, MT
Plains, MT has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,279 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Plains exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Plains, MT
The top high schools in Plains, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thompson Falls High Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thompson Falls H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
2. Charlo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlo H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 83 Students
3. Hot Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
4. Plains High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plains K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 138 Students
Best Middle Schools in Plains, MT
The top middle schools in Plains, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plains 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plains K-12 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 68 Students
2. Thompson Falls 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thompson Falls Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 73 Students
3. Hot Springs 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs K-12 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 22 Students
4. Dixon 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 10 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Plains, MT
The top elementary schools in Plains, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plains Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plains K-12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 247 Students
2. Thompson Falls Elem Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thompson Falls Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 247 Students
3. Dixon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 46 Students
4. Hot Springs School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs K-12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 98 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Plains, MT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Plains, MT has a total population of 3,347 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Plains, 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 Plains, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Plains, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Plains, 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 Plains, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Plains, MT
How many schools are in Plains, MT?
Plains, MT has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,279 students in total.
How do schools in Plains perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Plains score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Plains exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Plains?
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: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 27%
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Plains
3 of 3 schools in Plains carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Plains. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.