Best Schools in Sanders County, MT
Sanders County, MT has 26 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 9 elementary) serving 2,136 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Sanders County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sanders County, MT
The top high schools in Sanders County, 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. St Regis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Regis K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 55 Students
5. Noxon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Noxon H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 67 Students
6. Plains High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plains K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 138 Students
7. Arlee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlee H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 145 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sanders County, MT
The top middle schools in Sanders County, 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. Trout Creek 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trout Creek Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 15 Students
5. Dixon 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 10 Students
6. Noxon 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Noxon Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 21 Students
7. St Regis 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Regis K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 24 Students
8. Arlee 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlee Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 64 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sanders County, MT
The top elementary schools in Sanders County, 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. Trout Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trout Creek Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 51 Students
3. Thompson Falls Elem Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thompson Falls Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 247 Students
4. St Regis School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Regis K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 100 Students
5. Arlee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlee Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students
6. Dixon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 46 Students
7. Noxon School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Noxon Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 82 Students
8. Hot Springs School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs K-12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 98 Students
9. Trout Creek Adventist School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trout Creek Adventist School • Private • Grades 2 - 8 • 13 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sanders County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sanders County, MT has a total population of 12,400 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sanders 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 Sanders County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sanders County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sanders 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 Sanders County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sanders County, MT
How many schools are in Sanders County, MT?
Sanders County, MT has 26 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 2,136 students in total.
How do schools in Sanders County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Sanders County score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Sanders County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sanders 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: 24%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sanders County
6 places in Sanders County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Hot Springs (3)
- Noxon (3)
- Plains (3)
- Dixon (2)
- Trout Creek (2)
- Thompson Falls (1)
School districts (2)
- Hot Springs K-12 (3 schools)
- Plains K-12 (3 schools)