Roosevelt County Schools & Education
Roosevelt County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
65.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
65.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,743
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,334
School Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#35
of 56 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Roosevelt County
Measured School Summary
Roosevelt County has midrange measured school signals (score: 46/100) with a graduation rate of 65.3%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Roosevelt County spends $10,743 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 17% below the Montana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 18.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Roosevelt 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 12 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
46/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #35 of 56 Montana counties with school score data.
Completion
65.3%
18.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,743
$1,409 above the state average
School coverage
22
12 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
Roosevelt County has 22 public schools across 12 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 Roosevelt 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
Roosevelt 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
#35
of 56 Montana counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
Poplar Elem
Elementary and middle visible
596 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Wolf Point Elem
Elementary and middle visible
511 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Poplar H S
High school only in this slice
276 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Wolf Point H S
High school only in this slice
225 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Bainville 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 Roosevelt County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt 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 Wide Network of Rural Schools
Roosevelt County operates 22 public schools serving a total enrollment of 2,422 students. The system includes seven elementary, nine middle, and six high schools spread across 12 different districts. This extensive infrastructure provides educational access across a vast, largely rural landscape.
Poplar and Wolf Point Lead the Way
Poplar Elementary and Wolf Point Elementary are the county's largest districts, serving 596 and 511 students respectively. There are no charter schools in the county, meaning 100% of the student body attends traditional public schools. Poplar School is the largest individual facility, with 333 students in its primary program.
A Diverse Mix of Town and Rural Locales
Students attend schools in 14 rural locations and eight town settings, reflecting the county's geographic diversity. The average school size is quite small at only 110 students per campus. This low enrollment-to-school ratio allows for smaller class sizes and more direct interaction between teachers and students.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in Roosevelt County
Reported Enrollment
2,422
22 schools reporting
School Districts
12
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
12 School Districts in Roosevelt County
Poplar Elem
Wolf Point Elem
Poplar H S
Wolf Point H S
Culbertson Elem
Bainville K-12 Schools
Frontier Elem
Brockton Elem
Culbertson H S
Froid Elem
22 Public Schools in Roosevelt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar School | Record | Poplar Elem | Poplar, 59255Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 333 |
| Poplar High School | Record | Poplar H S | Poplar, 59255Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 276 |
| Southside School | Record | Wolf Point Elem | Wolf Point, 59201Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 236 |
| Wolf Point High School | Record | Wolf Point H S | Wolf Point, 59201Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 225 |
| Northside School | Record | Wolf Point Elem | Wolf Point, 59201Town: Remote | 4–6 | Middle | 151 |
| Poplar 7-8 | Record | Poplar Elem | Poplar, 59255Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 140 |
| Culbertson School | Record | Culbertson Elem | Culbertson, 59218Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 128 |
| Wolf Point 7-8 | Record | Wolf Point Elem | Wolf Point, 59201Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 124 |
| Poplar 5-6 School | Record | Poplar Elem | Poplar, 59255Town: Remote | 5–6 | Middle | 123 |
| Frontier School | Record | Frontier Elem | Wolf Point, 59201Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 104 |
| Culbertson High School | Record | Culbertson H S | Culbertson, 59218Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 94 |
| Bainville School | Record | Bainville K-12 Schools | Bainville, 59212Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 83 |
| Barbara Gilligan School | Record | Brockton Elem | Brockton, 59213Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 79 |
| Culbertson Junior High | Record | Culbertson Elem | Culbertson, 59218Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 59 |
| Brockton High School | Record | Brockton H S | Brockton, 59213Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 52 |
| Bainville High School | Record | Bainville K-12 Schools | Bainville, 59212Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 47 |
| Froid High School | Record | Froid H S | Froid, 59226Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 38 |
| Froid Elementary School | Record | Froid Elem | Froid, 59226Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 35 |
| Bainville 7-8 | Record | Bainville K-12 Schools | Bainville, 59212Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 27 |
| Barbara Gilligan 7-8 | Record | Brockton Elem | Brockton, 59213Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 26 |
Bainville High School
Bainville K-12 Schools
Bainville, 59212 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,743
State avg $9,334
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Schools in Roosevelt County, Montana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Roosevelt County, Montana?
Roosevelt County operates 22 public schools serving a total enrollment of 2,422 students. The system includes seven elementary, nine middle, and six high schools spread across 12 different districts. This extensive infrastructure provides educational access across a vast, largely rural landscape.
What are the major school districts in Roosevelt County, Montana?
Poplar Elementary and Wolf Point Elementary are the county's largest districts, serving 596 and 511 students respectively. There are no charter schools in the county, meaning 100% of the student body attends traditional public schools. Poplar School is the largest individual facility, with 333 students in its primary program.
What is the school experience like in Roosevelt County?
Students attend schools in 14 rural locations and eight town settings, reflecting the county's geographic diversity. The average school size is quite small at only 110 students per campus. This low enrollment-to-school ratio allows for smaller class sizes and more direct interaction between teachers and 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.