Best Schools in Valley County, MT
Valley County, MT has 19 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 1,176 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Valley County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Valley County, MT
The top high schools in Valley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nashua High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nashua K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students
2. Frazer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frazer H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 31 Students
3. Glasgow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glasgow K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 234 Students
4. Hinsdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinsdale H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 26 Students
5. Opheim High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Opheim K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 5 Students
Best Middle Schools in Valley County, MT
The top middle schools in Valley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saco 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saco Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 7 Students
2. Glasgow Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glasgow K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 177 Students
3. Nashua 6-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nashua K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 24 Students
4. Frazer 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frazer Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 14 Students
5. Hinsdale 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinsdale Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 2 Students
6. Opheim 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Opheim K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 2 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Valley County, MT
The top elementary schools in Valley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Opheim School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Opheim K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 21 Students
2. Lustre School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lustre Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 49 Students
3. Saco School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saco Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 31 Students
4. Irle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glasgow K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
5. Nashua School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nashua K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 51 Students
6. Hinsdale School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinsdale Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 30 Students
7. Frazer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frazer Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 48 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Valley County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Valley County, MT has a total population of 7,578 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Valley 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 Valley County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Valley County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Valley 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 Valley County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Valley County, MT
How many schools are in Valley County, MT?
Valley County, MT has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 1,176 students in total.
How do schools in Valley County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Valley County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Valley County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Valley 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: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Valley County
5 places in Valley County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (3)
- Glasgow K-12 Schools (3 schools)
- Nashua K-12 Schools (3 schools)
- Opheim K-12 Schools (3 schools)