Best Schools in Powell County, MT
Powell County, MT has 8 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 708 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Powell County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Powell County, MT
The top high schools in Powell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Powell County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powell County H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
Best Middle Schools in Powell County, MT
The top middle schools in Powell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. E F Duvall 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Lodge Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 90 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Powell County, MT
The top elementary schools in Powell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Avon School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avon Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 28 Students
2. Helmville School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Helmville Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 16 Students
3. O D Speer School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deer Lodge Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 336 Students
4. Elliston School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elliston Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 19 Students
5. Garrison School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrison Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 17 Students
6. Ovando School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ovando Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 16 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Powell County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Powell County, MT has a total population of 6,946 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Powell 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 Powell County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Powell County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Powell 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 Powell County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Powell County, MT
How many schools are in Powell County, MT?
Powell County, MT has 8 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 708 students in total.
How do schools in Powell County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Powell County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Powell County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Powell 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: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Powell County
6 places in Powell County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.