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Treasure County Schools & Education

School Score

98/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

N/A

National avg 87.5%

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,412

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,334

School Score

98/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

#1

of 56 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Treasure County

Measured School Summary

Treasure County has a strong school score of 98/100. Graduation rate data is not available.

Funding Context

With $14,412 per pupil, Treasure County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 78% above the Montana average, while per-pupil spending is 54% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Treasure County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

3 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

98/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 56 Montana counties with school score data.

Completion

Not reported

Graduation-rate comparison is unavailable for this county.

Funding context

$14,412

$5,078 above the state average

School coverage

3

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Treasure County has 3 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Treasure County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Small-system county

Treasure County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#1

of 56 Montana counties with school score data. The county score is 43 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

2 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Hysham K-12 Schools

Elementary to high school visible

79 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Hysham K-12 Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Treasure County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Treasure County, Montana

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Highly Focused Single-District Education

Treasure County operates just three public schools, all housed within the Hysham K-12 Schools district. These schools serve a total of 79 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

The Hysham K-12 Advantage

Hysham K-12 Schools is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing all three local campuses. No charter schools exist here, ensuring all 79 students are served within this single consolidated district.

The Ultimate Small School Experience

All education takes place in a 100% rural setting with an average school size of only 26 students. Hysham High School is the smallest campus with just 13 students, offering an incredibly personalized learning environment.

School Overview

Total Schools

3

in Treasure County

Reported Enrollment

79

3 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Treasure County

Hysham K-12 Schools

3 schools
79 students enrolled

3 Public Schools in Treasure County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 3 of 3 matching schools

Hysham School

Hysham K-12 Schools

Hysham, 59038 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary52 students

Hysham 7-8

Hysham K-12 Schools

Hysham, 59038 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle14 students

Hysham High School

Hysham K-12 Schools

Hysham, 59038 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High13 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$14,412

State avg $9,334

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Montana counties have the highest graduation rates?
Fallon County (95.0%), Phillips County (95.0%), and Powell County (95.0%) currently lead Montana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Montana?
Across Montana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,334. The highest current county values are Treasure County ($14,412), Petroleum County ($13,419), and Golden Valley County ($13,208). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Treasure County?
Treasure County has a school score of 98/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
How much does Treasure County spend per student?
Treasure County spends $14,412 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Treasure County, Montana — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Treasure County, Montana?

Treasure County operates just three public schools, all housed within the Hysham K-12 Schools district. These schools serve a total of 79 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What are the major school districts in Treasure County, Montana?

Hysham K-12 Schools is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing all three local campuses. No charter schools exist here, ensuring all 79 students are served within this single consolidated district.

What is the school experience like in Treasure County?

All education takes place in a 100% rural setting with an average school size of only 26 students. Hysham High School is the smallest campus with just 13 students, offering an incredibly personalized learning environment.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.