Daniels County Schools & Education
Daniels County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,642
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,334
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#25
of 56 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Daniels County
Measured School Summary
Daniels County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,642 per pupil, Daniels County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the Montana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Daniels 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
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #25 of 56 Montana counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
6.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,642
$1,692 below the state average
School coverage
3
1 district 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
Daniels 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 Daniels 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
Daniels 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
#25
of 56 Montana counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
Scobey K-12 Schools
Elementary to high school visible
286 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Scobey 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 Daniels 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 Daniels 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.
Streamlined Education in a Rural Setting
Daniels County manages a single unified school district that supports 286 total students. The county's education infrastructure consists of just three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This centralized model ensures that all local students move through the same academic pipeline from kindergarten to graduation.
Scobey K-12 Dominates the County
Scobey K-12 Schools is the sole district in the county, providing a consistent educational experience for all 286 students. There are no charter schools in the area, meaning the public system remains the primary focus for local families. The district provides a rare 100% share of the county's educational offerings.
A Truly Rural Learning Experience
Every school in Daniels County is classified as rural, creating a focused and quiet learning environment. The largest facility is Scobey School with 159 elementary students, while Scobey 7-8 is the smallest with only 45 students. This small-scale setting results in an average school size of just 95 students across the entire county.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Daniels County
Reported Enrollment
286
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Daniels County
Scobey K-12 Schools
3 Public Schools in Daniels 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scobey School | Record | Scobey K-12 Schools | Scobey, 59263Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 159 |
| Scobey High School | Record | Scobey K-12 Schools | Scobey, 59263Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 82 |
| Scobey 7-8 | Record | Scobey K-12 Schools | Scobey, 59263Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 45 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,642
State avg $9,334
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Schools in Daniels County, Montana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Daniels County, Montana?
Daniels County manages a single unified school district that supports 286 total students. The county's education infrastructure consists of just three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This centralized model ensures that all local students move through the same academic pipeline from kindergarten to graduation.
What are the major school districts in Daniels County, Montana?
Scobey K-12 Schools is the sole district in the county, providing a consistent educational experience for all 286 students. There are no charter schools in the area, meaning the public system remains the primary focus for local families. The district provides a rare 100% share of the county's educational offerings.
What is the school experience like in Daniels County?
Every school in Daniels County is classified as rural, creating a focused and quiet learning environment. The largest facility is Scobey School with 159 elementary students, while Scobey 7-8 is the smallest with only 45 students. This small-scale setting results in an average school size of just 95 students across the entire county.
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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.