Deer Lodge County Schools & Education
Deer Lodge County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,538
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,334
School Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#41
of 56 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Deer Lodge County
Measured School Summary
Deer Lodge County has midrange measured school signals (score: 43/100) with a graduation rate of 82.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Deer Lodge County spends $8,538 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 21% below the Montana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Deer Lodge 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
4 public schools and 2 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
43/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #41 of 56 Montana counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
1.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,538
$796 below the state average
School coverage
4
2 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
Deer Lodge County has 4 public schools across 2 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 Deer Lodge 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
Deer Lodge 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
#41
of 56 Montana counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
Anaconda Elem
Elementary and middle visible
740 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Anaconda H S
High school only in this slice
281 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Anaconda 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 Deer Lodge County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Deer Lodge County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Deer Lodge 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.
Centralized Education in Anaconda
Deer Lodge County operates four public schools within two districts, serving a total student population of 1,021. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, providing a straightforward academic path. All local schools are traditional public institutions, as no charter schools currently exist in the county.
Anaconda Districts Drive Local Schools
The Anaconda Elementary district is the primary provider of education, managing three schools and 740 students. Anaconda Senior High School operates as its own district, serving 281 students in grades nine through 12. Together, these two districts manage the entirety of the public education pipeline for the county.
A Concentrated Town School Culture
All four schools in Deer Lodge County are located in town settings, providing a consistent community feel for every student. Average school size is 255 students, making these campuses larger than many of Montana's rural counterparts. Fred Moodry Intermediate is the largest school with 284 students, while Anaconda Junior High is the smallest with 176.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Deer Lodge County
Reported Enrollment
1,021
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Deer Lodge County
Anaconda Elem
Anaconda H S
4 Public Schools in Deer Lodge 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Moodry Intermediate | Record | Anaconda Elem | Anaconda, 59711Town: Remote | 3–6 | Primary | 284 |
| Anaconda Sr High School | Record | Anaconda H S | Anaconda, 59711Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 281 |
| Lincoln Primary | Record | Anaconda Elem | Anaconda, 59711Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 280 |
| Anaconda Jr High School | Record | Anaconda Elem | Anaconda, 59711Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 176 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,538
State avg $9,334
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Schools in Deer Lodge County, Montana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Deer Lodge County, Montana?
Deer Lodge County operates four public schools within two districts, serving a total student population of 1,021. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, providing a straightforward academic path. All local schools are traditional public institutions, as no charter schools currently exist in the county.
What are the major school districts in Deer Lodge County, Montana?
The Anaconda Elementary district is the primary provider of education, managing three schools and 740 students. Anaconda Senior High School operates as its own district, serving 281 students in grades nine through 12. Together, these two districts manage the entirety of the public education pipeline for the county.
What is the school experience like in Deer Lodge County?
All four schools in Deer Lodge County are located in town settings, providing a consistent community feel for every student. Average school size is 255 students, making these campuses larger than many of Montana's rural counterparts. Fred Moodry Intermediate is the largest school with 284 students, while Anaconda Junior High is the smallest with 176.
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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.