Judith Basin County Schools & Education
Judith Basin County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,869
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,334
School Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#28
of 56 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Judith Basin County
Measured School Summary
Judith Basin County has midrange measured school signals (score: 50/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
With $12,869 per pupil, Judith Basin County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% below the Montana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 38% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Judith Basin 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
9 public schools and 3 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
50/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #28 of 56 Montana counties with school score data.
Completion
75.0%
8.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$12,869
$3,535 above the state average
School coverage
9
3 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
Judith Basin County has 9 public schools across 3 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 Judith Basin 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
Judith Basin 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
#28
of 56 Montana counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
Hobson K-12 Schools
Elementary to high school visible
136 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Stanford K-12 Schools
Elementary to high school visible
105 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Geyser K-12 Schools
Elementary to high school visible
36 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Geyser 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 Judith Basin County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Judith Basin 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 Judith Basin 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.
Central Montana’s Intimate School Network
Judith Basin County manages nine public schools serving a total of 277 students. This small student body is divided among three districts, each providing a full K-12 educational path.
Hobson and Stanford Districts
The Hobson K-12 district is the largest in the county, serving 136 students. No charter schools exist within Judith Basin, as the community relies entirely on its three traditional K-12 districts.
Small Classes in a Rural Setting
Every school in the county is rural, and the average school size is just 31 students. Hobson Elementary is the largest facility with 67 students, while several middle and high school levels operate with fewer than 30 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Judith Basin County
Reported Enrollment
277
9 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Judith Basin County
Hobson K-12 Schools
Stanford K-12 Schools
Geyser K-12 Schools
9 Public Schools in Judith Basin 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobson School | Record | Hobson K-12 Schools | Hobson, 59452Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 67 |
| Stanford School | Record | Stanford K-12 Schools | Stanford, 59479Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 53 |
| Hobson High School | Record | Hobson K-12 Schools | Hobson, 59452Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 41 |
| Stanford High School | Record | Stanford K-12 Schools | Stanford, 59479Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 30 |
| Hobson 6-8 | Record | Hobson K-12 Schools | Hobson, 59452Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 28 |
| Stanford 7-8 | Record | Stanford K-12 Schools | Stanford, 59479Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 22 |
| Geyser High School | Record | Geyser K-12 Schools | Geyser, 59447Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 16 |
| Geyser School | Record | Geyser K-12 Schools | Geyser, 59447Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 16 |
| Geyser 7-8 | Record | Geyser K-12 Schools | Geyser, 59447Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 4 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,869
State avg $9,334
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Schools in Judith Basin County, Montana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Judith Basin County, Montana?
Judith Basin County manages nine public schools serving a total of 277 students. This small student body is divided among three districts, each providing a full K-12 educational path.
What are the major school districts in Judith Basin County, Montana?
The Hobson K-12 district is the largest in the county, serving 136 students. No charter schools exist within Judith Basin, as the community relies entirely on its three traditional K-12 districts.
What is the school experience like in Judith Basin County?
Every school in the county is rural, and the average school size is just 31 students. Hobson Elementary is the largest facility with 67 students, while several middle and high school levels operate with fewer than 30 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.