Carter County Public Schools
Carter County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
6
public schools
Total Enrollment
149
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Carter County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Montana; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Carter County has 4 district entries. Ekalaka Elem is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 2 schools.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Ekalaka has the most listed schools, with 3 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Carter County
Reported Enrollment
149
6 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Carter County
Ekalaka Elem
Carter County H S
Alzada Elem
Hawks Home Elem
6 Public Schools in Carter 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekalaka Elementary School | Listed only | Ekalaka Elem | Ekalaka, 59324Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 62 |
| Carter County High School | Listed only | Carter County H S | Ekalaka, 59324Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 43 |
| Ekalaka 7-8 | Listed only | Ekalaka Elem | Ekalaka, 59324Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 19 |
| Alzada School | Listed only | Alzada Elem | Alzada, 59311Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 13 |
| Hammond School | Listed only | Hawks Home Elem | Hammond, 59332Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 10 |
| Hawks Home School | Listed only | Hawks Home Elem | Hammond, 59332Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 2 |
Ekalaka Elementary School
Ekalaka Elem
Ekalaka, 59324 / Rural: Remote
Carter County High School
Carter County H S
Ekalaka, 59324 / Rural: Remote
Ekalaka 7-8
Ekalaka Elem
Ekalaka, 59324 / Rural: Remote
Alzada School
Alzada Elem
Alzada, 59311 / Rural: Remote
Hammond School
Hawks Home Elem
Hammond, 59332 / Rural: Remote
Hawks Home School
Hawks Home Elem
Hammond, 59332 / Rural: Remote
Carter County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Carter County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Montana. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Carter County public school directory?
The directory lists 6 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Carter County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Carter County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Carter County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Carter County?
Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
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.