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Deer Lodge County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 2Middle 1High 0Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Anaconda H S

High school only in this slice

281 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

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

Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0

2 School Districts in Deer Lodge County

Anaconda Elem

3 schools
740 students

Anaconda H S

1 school
281 students

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 data

Level

Showing 4 of 4 matching schools

Fred Moodry Intermediate

Anaconda Elem

Anaconda, 59711 / Town: Remote

Record3–6Primary284 students

Anaconda Sr High School

Anaconda H S

Anaconda, 59711 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High281 students

Lincoln Primary

Anaconda Elem

Anaconda, 59711 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–2Primary280 students

Anaconda Jr High School

Anaconda Elem

Anaconda, 59711 / Town: Remote

Record7–8Middle176 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,538

State avg $9,334

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Montana counties have the highest graduation rates?
Fallon County (95.0%), Phillips County (95.0%), and Powell County (95.0%) currently lead Montana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Montana?
Across Montana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,334. The highest current county values are Treasure County ($14,412), Petroleum County ($13,419), and Golden Valley County ($13,208). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Deer Lodge County?
Deer Lodge County has a school score of 43/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Deer Lodge County?
The high school graduation rate in Deer Lodge County is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Deer Lodge County spend per student?
Deer Lodge County spends $8,538 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.