Ravalli County Schools & Education
Ravalli County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,201
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,334
School Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#16
of 56 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ravalli County
Measured School Summary
Ravalli County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.8%.
Funding Context
At $7,201 per pupil, Ravalli County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% above the Montana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 10.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 23% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ravalli 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
22 public schools and 8 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
62/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #16 of 56 Montana counties with school score data.
Completion
93.8%
10.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,201
$2,133 below the state average
School coverage
22
8 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
Ravalli County has 22 public schools across 8 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 Ravalli 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
Ravalli 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
#16
of 56 Montana counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
Hamilton K-12 Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,666 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Corvallis K-12 Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,342 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls
Elementary to high school visible
790 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Stevensville Elem
Elementary and middle visible
656 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Corvallis 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 Ravalli County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Ravalli 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 Ravalli 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 Network of Community Schools
Ravalli County supports a total of 5,619 students across 22 public schools. The infrastructure is balanced between eight elementary schools, eight middle schools, and six high schools. These facilities are managed by eight distinct school districts serving the Bitterroot Valley.
Hamilton and Corvallis Lead Enrollment
Hamilton K-12 Schools and Corvallis K-12 Schools are the primary educational hubs, serving 1,666 and 1,342 students respectively. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all 22 institutions operating as traditional public schools. Darby K-12 Schools rounds out the top three districts with a smaller, focused enrollment of 326 students.
A Blend of Rural and Town Learning
Education here feels intimate, with an average school size of 255 students. While 18 schools are situated in rural settings, four serve the area's larger towns. Hamilton High School is the largest campus with 558 students, while many smaller rural schools offer highly personalized attention.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in Ravalli County
Reported Enrollment
5,619
22 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Ravalli County
Hamilton K-12 Schools
Corvallis K-12 Schools
Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls
Stevensville Elem
Stevensville H S
Darby K-12 Schools
Lone Rock Elem
Victor K-12 Schools
22 Public Schools in Ravalli 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 20 of 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Record | Hamilton K-12 Schools | Hamilton, 59840Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 558 |
| Daly School | Record | Hamilton K-12 Schools | Hamilton, 59840Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 552 |
| Stevensville K-6 | Record | Stevensville Elem | Stevensville, 59870Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 505 |
| Corvallis High School | Record | Corvallis K-12 Schools | Corvallis, 59828Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 480 |
| Hamilton Middle School | Record | Hamilton K-12 Schools | Hamilton, 59840Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 480 |
| Quentin Brown Primary K-4 | Record | Corvallis K-12 Schools | Corvallis, 59828Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 457 |
| Stevensville High School | Record | Stevensville H S | Stevensville, 59870Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 349 |
| Florence-Carlton El Schl | Record | Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls | Florence, 59833Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 342 |
| Florence-Carlton HS | Record | Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls | Florence, 59833Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 258 |
| Corvallis 7-8 | Record | Corvallis K-12 Schools | Corvallis, 59828Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 212 |
| Edna Thomas School | Record | Corvallis K-12 Schools | Corvallis, 59828Rural: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 193 |
| Florence-Carlton 6-8 | Record | Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls | Florence, 59833Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 190 |
| Lone Rock School | Record | Lone Rock Elem | Stevensville, 59870Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 189 |
| Darby School | Record | Darby K-12 Schools | Darby, 59829Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 169 |
| Stevensville 7-8 | Record | Stevensville Elem | Stevensville, 59870Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 151 |
| Darby High School | Record | Darby K-12 Schools | Darby, 59829Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 107 |
| Victor School | Record | Victor K-12 Schools | Victor, 59875Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 105 |
| Washington School | Record | Hamilton K-12 Schools | Hamilton, 59840Town: Remote | PK–KG | Primary | 76 |
| Victor High School | Record | Victor K-12 Schools | Victor, 59875Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 75 |
| Lone Rock Middle School | Record | Lone Rock Elem | Stevensville, 59870Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 65 |
Corvallis High School
Corvallis K-12 Schools
Corvallis, 59828 / Rural: Distant
Hamilton Middle School
Hamilton K-12 Schools
Hamilton, 59840 / Town: Remote
Quentin Brown Primary K-4
Corvallis K-12 Schools
Corvallis, 59828 / Rural: Distant
Stevensville High School
Stevensville H S
Stevensville, 59870 / Rural: Distant
Florence-Carlton El Schl
Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls
Florence, 59833 / Rural: Distant
Florence-Carlton HS
Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls
Florence, 59833 / Rural: Distant
Edna Thomas School
Corvallis K-12 Schools
Corvallis, 59828 / Rural: Distant
Florence-Carlton 6-8
Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls
Florence, 59833 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,201
State avg $9,334
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Schools in Ravalli County, Montana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Ravalli County, Montana?
Ravalli County supports a total of 5,619 students across 22 public schools. The infrastructure is balanced between eight elementary schools, eight middle schools, and six high schools. These facilities are managed by eight distinct school districts serving the Bitterroot Valley.
What are the major school districts in Ravalli County, Montana?
Hamilton K-12 Schools and Corvallis K-12 Schools are the primary educational hubs, serving 1,666 and 1,342 students respectively. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all 22 institutions operating as traditional public schools. Darby K-12 Schools rounds out the top three districts with a smaller, focused enrollment of 326 students.
What is the school experience like in Ravalli County?
Education here feels intimate, with an average school size of 255 students. While 18 schools are situated in rural settings, four serve the area's larger towns. Hamilton High School is the largest campus with 558 students, while many smaller rural schools offer highly personalized attention.
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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.