Best Schools in Wheatland County, MT
Wheatland County, MT has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 343 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Wheatland County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wheatland County, MT
The top high schools in Wheatland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harlowton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlowton K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
2. Judith Gap High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Judith Gap H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3 Students
3. Ryegate High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ryegate K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 10 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wheatland County, MT
The top middle schools in Wheatland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillcrest 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlowton K-12 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 33 Students
2. Judith Gap 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Judith Gap Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 4 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wheatland County, MT
The top elementary schools in Wheatland 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
Harlowton K-12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
2. Springwater Colony School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springwater Colony School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 22 Students
3. Judith Gap School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Judith Gap Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 16 Students
4. Ryegate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ryegate K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 30 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wheatland County, MT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wheatland County, MT has a total population of 2,069 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wheatland 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 Wheatland County, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wheatland County, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wheatland 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 Wheatland County, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wheatland County, MT
How many schools are in Wheatland County, MT?
Wheatland County, MT has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 343 students in total.
How do schools in Wheatland County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Wheatland County score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Wheatland County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wheatland 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: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wheatland County
2 places in Wheatland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Harlowton (3)
- Judith Gap (3)
School districts (1)
- Harlowton K-12 (3 schools)