Sweet Grass County Schools & Education
Sweet Grass County, Montana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
83/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,992
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,334
School Score
83/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#10
of 56 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sweet Grass County
Measured School Summary
Sweet Grass County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 83/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Sweet Grass County spends $8,992 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 50% above the Montana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 11.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sweet Grass 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
6 public schools and 5 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
83/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #10 of 56 Montana counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
11.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,992
$342 below the state average
School coverage
6
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Sweet Grass County has 6 public schools across 5 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 Sweet Grass 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.
Higher-signal county
Sweet Grass County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#10
of 56 Montana counties with school score data. The county score is 28 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.
Big Timber Elem
Elementary and middle visible
318 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Sweet Grass County H S
High school only in this slice
161 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Melville Elem
Elementary school only in this slice
32 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Greycliff Elem
Elementary school only in this slice
6 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Big Timber Elem is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Sweet Grass County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sweet Grass 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 Sweet Grass 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 Small-Scale Educational Infrastructure
Sweet Grass County supports a compact educational network of 6 public schools serving 522 students. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school distributed across five local districts.
Big Timber Elementary Leads the County
The Big Timber Elementary district is the primary provider of education here, managing two schools with 318 total students. No charter schools currently operate in the county, meaning traditional public districts manage 100% of the local student population.
Intimate Learning in a Rural Setting
All six schools in the county are classified as rural, with an average school size of just 87 students. While Big Timber School serves 243 students, the Greycliff School offers a highly personalized experience for only 6 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Sweet Grass County
Reported Enrollment
522
6 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Sweet Grass County
Big Timber Elem
Sweet Grass County H S
Melville Elem
Greycliff Elem
McLeod Elem
6 Public Schools in Sweet Grass 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Timber School | Record | Big Timber Elem | Big Timber, 59011Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 243 |
| Sweet Grass Co High Schl | Record | Sweet Grass County H S | Big Timber, 59011Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 161 |
| Big Timber 7-8 | Record | Big Timber Elem | Big Timber, 59011Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 75 |
| Melville School | Record | Melville Elem | Melville, 59055Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 32 |
| Greycliff School | Record | Greycliff Elem | Greycliff, 59033Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 6 |
| McLeod School | Record | McLeod Elem | Big Timber, 59011Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 5 |
Sweet Grass Co High Schl
Sweet Grass County H S
Big Timber, 59011 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,992
State avg $9,334
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Schools in Sweet Grass County, Montana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sweet Grass County, Montana?
Sweet Grass County supports a compact educational network of 6 public schools serving 522 students. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school distributed across five local districts.
What are the major school districts in Sweet Grass County, Montana?
The Big Timber Elementary district is the primary provider of education here, managing two schools with 318 total students. No charter schools currently operate in the county, meaning traditional public districts manage 100% of the local student population.
What is the school experience like in Sweet Grass County?
All six schools in the county are classified as rural, with an average school size of just 87 students. While Big Timber School serves 243 students, the Greycliff School offers a highly personalized experience for only 6 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.