Glacier County Schools & Education
Glacier County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
77.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
77.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,582
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,334
School Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#44
of 56 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Glacier County
Measured School Summary
Glacier County has midrange measured school signals (score: 40/100) with a graduation rate of 77.2%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Glacier County spends $8,582 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 27% below the Montana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Glacier 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
18 public schools and 6 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
40/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #44 of 56 Montana counties with school score data.
Completion
77.2%
6.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,582
$752 below the state average
School coverage
18
6 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
Glacier County has 18 public schools across 6 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 Glacier 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.
Mixed school landscape
Glacier County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#44
of 56 Montana counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.
Browning Elem
Elementary and middle visible
1,266 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Browning H S
High school only in this slice
563 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Cut Bank Elem
Elementary and middle visible
551 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Cut Bank H S
High school only in this slice
227 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Browning Elem is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Glacier County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Glacier 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 Glacier 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.
A Robust School System on the Plains
Glacier County supports 2,681 students through a network of 18 public schools organized into six districts. The infrastructure includes 14 elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools to serve a growing student population.
Investment Lags Behind State Averages
The county reports a 77.2% graduation rate, trailing the national benchmark of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure sits at $8,582, which is lower than the Montana average of $9,334 and well below the national average of $13,000.
Browning and Cut Bank Districts Lead
The Browning Elementary District is the largest, managing seven schools and 1,266 students. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the landscape, as there are no charter schools within the county.
A Mix of Town and Rural Settings
The county features 10 rural schools and 8 town-based schools, with an average enrollment of 149 students per campus. Browning High School is the largest facility with 563 students, contrasting with Mountain View Elementary, which serves only 11 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Glacier County
Reported Enrollment
2,681
18 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Glacier County
Browning Elem
Browning H S
Cut Bank Elem
Cut Bank H S
East Glacier Park Elem
Mountain View Elem
18 Public Schools in Glacier 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 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browning High School | Record | Browning H S | Browning, 59417Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 563 |
| Browning Middle School | Record | Browning Elem | Browning, 59417Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 402 |
| KW-VC Elementary | Record | Browning Elem | Browning, 59417Town: Remote | PK–1 | Primary | 289 |
| Browning Elementary | Record | Browning Elem | Browning, 59417Town: Remote | 2–3 | Primary | 278 |
| Napi School | Record | Browning Elem | Browning, 59417Town: Remote | 4–5 | Primary | 233 |
| Cut Bank High School | Record | Cut Bank H S | Cut Bank, 59427Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 227 |
| H C Davis Elementary | Record | Cut Bank Elem | Cut Bank, 59427Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 225 |
| Cut Bank Middle School | Record | Cut Bank Elem | Cut Bank, 59427Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 173 |
| Anna Jeffries Elementary | Record | Cut Bank Elem | Cut Bank, 59427Town: Remote | 4–5 | Primary | 95 |
| East Glacier Park School | Record | East Glacier Park Elem | E Glacier Park, 59434Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 63 |
| Hidden Lake Elementary | Record | Cut Bank Elem | Cut Bank, 59427Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 26 |
| Big Sky School | Record | Browning Elem | Browning, 59417Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 25 |
| Babb School | Record | Browning Elem | Browning, 59417Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 24 |
| Glendale School | Record | Browning Elem | Browning, 59417Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 15 |
| Glacier Elementary School | Record | Cut Bank Elem | Cut Bank, 59427Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 12 |
| Horizon Elementary | Record | Cut Bank Elem | Cut Bank, 59427Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 12 |
| Mountain View Elementary | Record | Mountain View Elem | Cut Bank, 59427Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 11 |
| Zenith Elementary | Record | Cut Bank Elem | Cut Bank, 59427Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 8 |
East Glacier Park School
East Glacier Park Elem
E Glacier Park, 59434 / Rural: Remote
Mountain View Elementary
Mountain View Elem
Cut Bank, 59427 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,582
State avg $9,334
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Schools in Glacier County, Montana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Glacier County, Montana?
Glacier County supports 2,681 students through a network of 18 public schools organized into six districts. The infrastructure includes 14 elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools to serve a growing student population.
How do schools in Glacier County perform academically?
The county reports a 77.2% graduation rate, trailing the national benchmark of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure sits at $8,582, which is lower than the Montana average of $9,334 and well below the national average of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Glacier County, Montana?
The Browning Elementary District is the largest, managing seven schools and 1,266 students. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the landscape, as there are no charter schools within the county.
What is the school experience like in Glacier County?
The county features 10 rural schools and 8 town-based schools, with an average enrollment of 149 students per campus. Browning High School is the largest facility with 563 students, contrasting with Mountain View Elementary, which serves only 11 students.
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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.