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Fallon County Schools & Education

School Score

91/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 83.7%

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,932

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,334

School Score

91/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

#4

of 56 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Fallon County

Measured School Summary

Fallon County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 91/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Fallon County spends $11,932 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 65% above the Montana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 11.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 28% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Fallon 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

7 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

91/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #4 of 56 Montana counties with school score data.

Completion

95.0%

11.3 pts above the state average

Funding context

$11,932

$2,598 above the state average

School coverage

7

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Fallon County has 7 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 Fallon 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

Fallon 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

#4

of 56 Montana counties with school score data. The county score is 36 points above 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.

Baker K-12 Schools

Elementary to high school visible

451 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Plevna K-12 Schools

Elementary to high school visible

95 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Baker K-12 Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Fallon County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Fallon County district systems?

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 Fallon 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.

Elite School Performance in Rural Fallon

Fallon County supports seven public schools across two districts, providing education for 546 total students. The school system includes three elementary, two middle, and two high schools. Despite the small population, the infrastructure is robust and focuses entirely on traditional public schooling without any charter options.

Baker and Plevna Lead Education

Baker K-12 Schools is the larger of the two districts, managing four schools and 451 students. Plevna K-12 Schools serves a smaller segment of the community with three schools and 95 students. Both districts operate integrated campuses that guide students from preschool through high school graduation.

Intimate Rural Learning Environments

Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, offering students a quiet and highly personalized academic experience. With an average school size of just 78 students, children receive significant individual attention from educators. Longfellow School is the largest campus with 158 students, while Plevna School serves as a small, vital community hub.

School Overview

Total Schools

7

in Fallon County

Reported Enrollment

546

7 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3
Middle2
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Fallon County

Baker K-12 Schools

4 schools
451 students

Plevna K-12 Schools

3 schools
95 students

7 Public Schools in Fallon 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 7 of 7 matching schools

Longfellow School

Baker K-12 Schools

Baker, 59313 / Rural: Remote

Record3–6Primary158 students

Baker High School

Baker K-12 Schools

Baker, 59313 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High128 students

Lincoln School

Baker K-12 Schools

Baker, 59313 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–2Primary107 students

Baker 7-8

Baker K-12 Schools

Baker, 59313 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle58 students

Plevna School

Plevna K-12 Schools

Plevna, 59344 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary56 students

Plevna High School

Plevna K-12 Schools

Plevna, 59344 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High25 students

Plevna 7-8

Plevna K-12 Schools

Plevna, 59344 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle14 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$11,932

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 Fallon County?
Fallon County has a school score of 91/100, which is a higher 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 Fallon County?
The high school graduation rate in Fallon County is 95.0%, which is above 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 Fallon County spend per student?
Fallon County spends $11,932 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 Fallon County, Montana — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Fallon County, Montana?

Fallon County supports seven public schools across two districts, providing education for 546 total students. The school system includes three elementary, two middle, and two high schools. Despite the small population, the infrastructure is robust and focuses entirely on traditional public schooling without any charter options.

What are the major school districts in Fallon County, Montana?

Baker K-12 Schools is the larger of the two districts, managing four schools and 451 students. Plevna K-12 Schools serves a smaller segment of the community with three schools and 95 students. Both districts operate integrated campuses that guide students from preschool through high school graduation.

What is the school experience like in Fallon County?

Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, offering students a quiet and highly personalized academic experience. With an average school size of just 78 students, children receive significant individual attention from educators. Longfellow School is the largest campus with 158 students, while Plevna School serves as a small, vital community hub.

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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.