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Roosevelt County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 1Middle 2High 0Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Wolf Point Elem

Elementary and middle visible

511 students

Elementary 1Middle 2High 0Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Poplar H S

High school only in this slice

276 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

Wolf Point H S

High school only in this slice

225 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

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

Elementary7
Middle9
High6
Other0

12 School Districts in Roosevelt County

Poplar Elem

3 schools
596 students

Wolf Point Elem

3 schools
511 students

Poplar H S

1 school
276 students

Wolf Point H S

1 school
225 students

Culbertson Elem

2 schools
187 students

Bainville K-12 Schools

3 schools
157 students

Frontier Elem

2 schools
127 students

Brockton Elem

2 schools
105 students

Culbertson H S

1 school
94 students

Froid Elem

2 schools
54 students

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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 22 matching schools

Poplar School

Poplar Elem

Poplar, 59255 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary333 students

Poplar High School

Poplar H S

Poplar, 59255 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High276 students

Southside School

Wolf Point Elem

Wolf Point, 59201 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–3Primary236 students

Wolf Point High School

Wolf Point H S

Wolf Point, 59201 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High225 students

Northside School

Wolf Point Elem

Wolf Point, 59201 / Town: Remote

Record4–6Middle151 students

Poplar 7-8

Poplar Elem

Poplar, 59255 / Town: Remote

Record7–8Middle140 students

Culbertson School

Culbertson Elem

Culbertson, 59218 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary128 students

Wolf Point 7-8

Wolf Point Elem

Wolf Point, 59201 / Town: Remote

Record7–8Middle124 students

Poplar 5-6 School

Poplar Elem

Poplar, 59255 / Town: Remote

Record5–6Middle123 students

Frontier School

Frontier Elem

Wolf Point, 59201 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary104 students

Culbertson High School

Culbertson H S

Culbertson, 59218 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High94 students

Bainville School

Bainville K-12 Schools

Bainville, 59212 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary83 students

Barbara Gilligan School

Brockton Elem

Brockton, 59213 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary79 students

Culbertson Junior High

Culbertson Elem

Culbertson, 59218 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle59 students

Brockton High School

Brockton H S

Brockton, 59213 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High52 students

Bainville High School

Bainville K-12 Schools

Bainville, 59212 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High47 students

Froid High School

Froid H S

Froid, 59226 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High38 students

Froid Elementary School

Froid Elem

Froid, 59226 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary35 students

Bainville 7-8

Bainville K-12 Schools

Bainville, 59212 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle27 students

Barbara Gilligan 7-8

Brockton Elem

Brockton, 59213 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle26 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,743

State avg $9,334

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Montana counties have the highest graduation rates?
Fallon County (95.0%), Phillips County (95.0%), and Powell County (95.0%) currently lead Montana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Montana?
Across Montana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,334. The highest current county values are Treasure County ($14,412), Petroleum County ($13,419), and Golden Valley County ($13,208). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Roosevelt County?
Roosevelt County has a school score of 46/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Roosevelt County?
The high school graduation rate in Roosevelt County is 65.3%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Roosevelt County spend per student?
Roosevelt County spends $10,743 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.