Blaine County Schools & Education
Blaine County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
82.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,993
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,334
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#27
of 56 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Blaine County
Measured School Summary
Blaine County has midrange measured school signals (score: 51/100) with a graduation rate of 82.3%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Blaine County spends $9,993 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 7% below the Montana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Blaine 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
17 public schools and 11 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
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #27 of 56 Montana counties with school score data.
Completion
82.3%
1.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,993
$659 above the state average
School coverage
17
11 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
Blaine County has 17 public schools across 11 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 Blaine 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
Blaine 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
#27
of 56 Montana counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points below 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.
Harlem Elem
Elementary and middle visible
467 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls
Elementary to high school visible
248 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Chinook Elem
Elementary and middle visible
228 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Harlem H S
High school only in this slice
163 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Chinook Elem 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 Blaine County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Blaine 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 Blaine 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 Broad Network of Rural Schools
Blaine County features 17 public schools spread across 11 districts, serving a total enrollment of 1,324 students. The landscape is dominated by nine elementary schools and four high schools, reflecting a commitment to early childhood and secondary education.
Harlem and Chinook Lead Enrollment
Harlem Elementary is the largest district, serving 467 students across two facilities. All 17 schools are traditional public institutions, as there are no charter schools currently operating in the county.
Purely Rural Educational Settings
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating an average school size of just 78 students. Harlem Elementary School is the largest individual site with 367 students, while several smaller schools offer highly personalized learning.
School Overview
Total Schools
17
in Blaine County
Reported Enrollment
1,324
17 schools reporting
School Districts
11
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
11 School Districts in Blaine County
Harlem Elem
Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls
Chinook Elem
Harlem H S
Chinook H S
Turner Elem
Zurich Elem
Turner H S
Bear Paw Elem
North Harlem Colony Elem
17 Public Schools in Blaine 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 17 of 17 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Elementary School | Record | Harlem Elem | Harlem, 59526Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 367 |
| Meadowlark School | Record | Chinook Elem | Chinook, 59523Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 167 |
| Harlem High School | Record | Harlem H S | Harlem, 59526Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 163 |
| Lodge Pole School | Record | Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls | Hays, 59527Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 125 |
| Chinook High School | Record | Chinook H S | Chinook, 59523Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 114 |
| Harlem 7-8 | Record | Harlem Elem | Harlem, 59526Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 100 |
| Hays-Lodge Pole High Sch | Record | Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls | Hays, 59527Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 84 |
| Chinook 7-8 | Record | Chinook Elem | Chinook, 59523Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 57 |
| Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8 | Record | Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls | Hays, 59527Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 39 |
| Turner School | Record | Turner Elem | Turner, 59542Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 28 |
| Zurich School | Record | Zurich Elem | Zurich, 59547Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 24 |
| Turner High School | Record | Turner H S | Turner, 59542Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 16 |
| Bear Paw School | Record | Bear Paw Elem | Chinook, 59523Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 12 |
| North Harlem Elementary | Record | North Harlem Colony Elem | Harlem, 59526Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 10 |
| Turner 7-8 | Record | Turner Elem | Turner, 59542Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 10 |
| Cleveland School | Record | Cleveland Elem | Chinook, 59523Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 4 |
| Hartland Elementary School | Record | Chinook Elem | Chinook, 59523Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 4 |
Hays-Lodge Pole High Sch
Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls
Hays, 59527 / Rural: Remote
North Harlem Elementary
North Harlem Colony Elem
Harlem, 59526 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,993
State avg $9,334
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Schools in Blaine County, Montana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Blaine County, Montana?
Blaine County features 17 public schools spread across 11 districts, serving a total enrollment of 1,324 students. The landscape is dominated by nine elementary schools and four high schools, reflecting a commitment to early childhood and secondary education.
What are the major school districts in Blaine County, Montana?
Harlem Elementary is the largest district, serving 467 students across two facilities. All 17 schools are traditional public institutions, as there are no charter schools currently operating in the county.
What is the school experience like in Blaine County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating an average school size of just 78 students. Harlem Elementary School is the largest individual site with 367 students, while several smaller schools offer highly personalized learning.
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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.