Broadwater County Schools & Education
Broadwater County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,236
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,334
School Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#53
of 56 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Broadwater County
Measured School Summary
Broadwater County faces educational challenges with a school score of 33/100 and a graduation rate of 84.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,236 per pupil, Broadwater County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 41% below the Montana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 22% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Broadwater 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
33/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #53 of 56 Montana counties with school score data.
Completion
84.0%
0.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,236
$2,098 below the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Broadwater 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.
What Broadwater 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
Broadwater 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
#53
of 56 Montana counties with school score data. The county score is 22 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.
Townsend K-12 Schools
Elementary to high school visible
706 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Townsend 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 Broadwater 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 Broadwater 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.
Simplified Schooling in One District
Broadwater County operates a streamlined system with just three public schools serving 706 total students. These three schools—one elementary, one middle, and one high school—all fall under a single unified district.
Townsend Unified Education System
Townsend K-12 Schools is the sole district, managing the entire student population of 706. There are zero charter schools in the county, providing a consistent educational experience for all local families.
A Centralized Rural Learning Hub
All schools are located in rural settings, with an average school size of 235 students. Cecelia Hazelton School is the largest campus with 399 primary students, while Townsend 7-8 serves the smallest cohort of 122 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Broadwater County
Reported Enrollment
706
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Broadwater County
Townsend K-12 Schools
3 Public Schools in Broadwater 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecelia Hazelton School | Record | Townsend K-12 Schools | Townsend, 59644Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 399 |
| Broadwater High School | Record | Townsend K-12 Schools | Townsend, 59644Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 185 |
| Townsend 7-8 | Record | Townsend K-12 Schools | Townsend, 59644Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 122 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,236
State avg $9,334
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Schools in Broadwater County, Montana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Broadwater County, Montana?
Broadwater County operates a streamlined system with just three public schools serving 706 total students. These three schools—one elementary, one middle, and one high school—all fall under a single unified district.
What are the major school districts in Broadwater County, Montana?
Townsend K-12 Schools is the sole district, managing the entire student population of 706. There are zero charter schools in the county, providing a consistent educational experience for all local families.
What is the school experience like in Broadwater County?
All schools are located in rural settings, with an average school size of 235 students. Cecelia Hazelton School is the largest campus with 399 primary students, while Townsend 7-8 serves the smallest cohort of 122 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.