Best Schools in Silver Bow County, MT
Silver Bow County, MT has 25 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 16 elementary) serving 6,719 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Silver Bow County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Silver Bow County, MT
The top high schools in Silver Bow County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitehall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitehall H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 144 Students
2. Beaverhead Co High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverhead County H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
3. Butte High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butte H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students
4. Anaconda Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anaconda H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 281 Students
Best Middle Schools in Silver Bow County, MT
The top middle schools in Silver Bow County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butte Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 660 Students
2. Whitehall 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitehall Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 126 Students
3. Anaconda Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anaconda Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 176 Students
4. Ramsay Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ramsay Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 43 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Silver Bow County, MT
The top elementary schools in Silver Bow County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillcrest School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butte Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 423 Students
2. Wise River School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wise River Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 3 Students
3. Whitehall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitehall Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
4. Whittier School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butte Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 425 Students
5. Margaret Leary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butte Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 347 Students
6. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butte Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 473 Students
7. Ramsay School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ramsay Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 123 Students
8. Fred Moodry Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anaconda Elem • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 284 Students
9. Kennedy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butte Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 246 Students
10. Emerson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butte Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 392 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Silver Bow County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Silver Bow County, MT has a total population of 35,133 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Silver Bow 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 Silver Bow County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Silver Bow County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Silver Bow 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 Silver Bow County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Silver Bow County, MT
How many schools are in Silver Bow County, MT?
Silver Bow County, MT has 25 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 6,719 students in total.
How do schools in Silver Bow County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Silver Bow County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Silver Bow County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Silver Bow 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: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Silver Bow County
3 places in Silver Bow County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Butte Elem (7 schools)