Best Schools in Sheridan County, MT
Sheridan County, MT has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 597 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Sheridan County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sheridan County, MT
The top high schools in Sheridan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Medicine Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medicine Lake K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students
2. Plentywood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plentywood K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
3. Westby High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westby K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 24 Students
4. Froid High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Froid H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 38 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sheridan County, MT
The top middle schools in Sheridan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Medicine Lake 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medicine Lake K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 12 Students
2. Froid 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Froid Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 19 Students
3. Plentywood 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plentywood K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 50 Students
4. Westby 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westby K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 6 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sheridan County, MT
The top elementary schools in Sheridan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westby School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westby K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 20 Students
2. Plentywood School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plentywood K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 207 Students
3. Medicine Lake School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medicine Lake K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 48 Students
4. Froid Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Froid Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 35 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sheridan County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sheridan County, MT has a total population of 3,539 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sheridan County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sheridan 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 Sheridan County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sheridan County, MT
How many schools are in Sheridan County, MT?
Sheridan County, MT has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 597 students in total.
How do schools in Sheridan County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Sheridan County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Sheridan County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sheridan 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: 35%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sheridan County
3 places in Sheridan County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Medicine Lake (3)
- Plentywood (3)
- Westby (3)
School districts (3)
- Medicine Lake K-12 Schools (3 schools)
- Plentywood K-12 Schools (3 schools)
- Westby K-12 Schools (3 schools)