Meagher County Schools & Education
Meagher County, Montana
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
45/100
Higher = better
Rating
Average
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
$9,833
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,334
School Score
45/100
Higher = better
State avg 55/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#36
of 56 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Meagher County
School Verdict
Meagher County has average school quality (score: 45/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, indicating room for improvement in student outcomes.
Funding Context
Meagher County spends $9,833 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Meagher County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 18% below the Montana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in Meagher County, Montana
A Simplified Single-District Education System
All 185 students in Meagher County are served by a single district, White Sulphur Springs K-12. This district manages one elementary, one middle, and one high school.
Investing Above the State Average
Per-pupil spending reaches $9,833, which is more than $500 higher than the state average. The graduation rate is currently 75.0%, and the county has a 51.8 school score.
The White Sulphur Springs Advantage
White Sulphur Springs K-12 provides a unified educational path for all local students from kindergarten through graduation. There are no charter schools, keeping the focus on the central public system.
Consistently Small Rural Classrooms
Every school in the county is rural, and the average school size is just 62 students. White Sulphur Springs Elementary is the largest facility, with 91 students enrolled.
Establish Roots in a One-District County
The unified district in Meagher County offers simplicity and consistency for growing families. Browse homes in White Sulphur Springs to be part of this focused school system.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Meagher County
Total Enrollment
185
students
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
1 School District in Meagher County
White Sulphur Spgs K-12
3 Public Schools in Meagher County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sulphur Springs El | White Sulphur Spgs K-12 | PK–8 | Primary | 91 |
| White Sulphur Springs HS | White Sulphur Spgs K-12 | 9–12 | High | 56 |
| White Sulphur Springs 7-8 | White Sulphur Spgs K-12 | 7–8 | Middle | 38 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,833
State avg $9,334
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Meagher County, Montana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Meagher County, Montana?
All 185 students in Meagher County are served by a single district, White Sulphur Springs K-12. This district manages one elementary, one middle, and one high school.
How do schools in Meagher County perform academically?
Per-pupil spending reaches $9,833, which is more than $500 higher than the state average. The graduation rate is currently 75.0%, and the county has a 51.8 school score.
What are the major school districts in Meagher County, Montana?
White Sulphur Springs K-12 provides a unified educational path for all local students from kindergarten through graduation. There are no charter schools, keeping the focus on the central public system.
What is the school experience like in Meagher County?
Every school in the county is rural, and the average school size is just 62 students. White Sulphur Springs Elementary is the largest facility, with 91 students enrolled.
How can I find homes near good schools in Meagher County, Montana?
The unified district in Meagher County offers simplicity and consistency for growing families. Browse homes in White Sulphur Springs to be part of this focused school system.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.