Beaverhead County Schools & Education
Beaverhead County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,306
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,334
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#11
of 56 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Beaverhead County
Measured School Summary
Beaverhead County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.9%.
Funding Context
Beaverhead County spends $9,306 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 25% above the Montana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Beaverhead 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
12 public schools and 9 districts 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
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #11 of 56 Montana counties with school score data.
Completion
90.9%
7.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,306
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
12
9 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Beaverhead County has 12 public schools across 9 districts, 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.
What Beaverhead 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.
Mixed school landscape
Beaverhead County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#11
of 56 Montana counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 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.
Dillon Elem
Elementary and middle visible
780 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Beaverhead County H S
High school only in this slice
339 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Lima K-12 Schools
Elementary to high school visible
60 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Reichle Elem
Elementary school only in this slice
17 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Lima 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 Beaverhead County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Beaverhead County district systems?
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 Beaverhead 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.
A Network of Small-Town Classrooms
Beaverhead County supports 1,223 students across 12 public schools, including eight elementary and two high schools. The education infrastructure is managed by nine distinct school districts, ensuring localized control for the community.
Dillon Leads the County Districts
The Dillon Elementary district is the largest in the county, serving 780 students across two schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all students attending traditional public institutions.
Rural Roots and Close-Knit Campuses
With nine rural and three town-based schools, the average campus size is a comfortable 102 students. Parkview School serves as the county's largest hub with 523 students, while Lima High School offers an intimate setting for just 25 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Beaverhead County
Reported Enrollment
1,223
12 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Beaverhead County
Dillon Elem
Beaverhead County H S
Lima K-12 Schools
Reichle Elem
Wisdom Elem
Jackson Elem
Polaris Elem
Wise River Elem
Grant Elem
12 Public Schools in Beaverhead 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 dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview School | Record | Dillon Elem | Dillon, 59725Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 523 |
| Beaverhead Co High School | Record | Beaverhead County H S | Dillon, 59725Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 339 |
| Dillon Middle School | Record | Dillon Elem | Dillon, 59725Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 257 |
| Lima School | Record | Lima K-12 Schools | Lima, 59739Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 29 |
| Lima High School | Record | Lima K-12 Schools | Lima, 59739Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 25 |
| Reichle School | Record | Reichle Elem | Glen, 59732Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 17 |
| Wisdom School | Record | Wisdom Elem | Wisdom, 59761Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 9 |
| Jackson School | Record | Jackson Elem | Jackson, 59736Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 7 |
| Lima 7-8 | Record | Lima K-12 Schools | Lima, 59739Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 6 |
| Polaris School | Record | Polaris Elem | Dillon, 59725Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 5 |
| Grant School | Record | Grant Elem | Dillon, 59725Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 3 |
| Wise River School | Record | Wise River Elem | Wise River, 59762Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 3 |
Beaverhead Co High School
Beaverhead County H S
Dillon, 59725 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,306
State avg $9,334
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Schools in Beaverhead County, Montana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Beaverhead County, Montana?
Beaverhead County supports 1,223 students across 12 public schools, including eight elementary and two high schools. The education infrastructure is managed by nine distinct school districts, ensuring localized control for the community.
What are the major school districts in Beaverhead County, Montana?
The Dillon Elementary district is the largest in the county, serving 780 students across two schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all students attending traditional public institutions.
What is the school experience like in Beaverhead County?
With nine rural and three town-based schools, the average campus size is a comfortable 102 students. Parkview School serves as the county's largest hub with 523 students, while Lima High School offers an intimate setting for just 25 students.
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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.