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Teton County Schools & Education

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

90.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 83.7%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,072

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,334

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

#12

of 56 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Teton County

Measured School Summary

Teton County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.2%.

Funding Context

Teton County spends $9,072 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 21% above the Montana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Teton 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

17 public schools and 11 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

66/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #12 of 56 Montana counties with school score data.

Completion

90.2%

6.5 pts above the state average

Funding context

$9,072

$262 below the state average

School coverage

17

11 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

Teton County has 17 public schools across 11 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 Teton 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

Teton 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

#12

of 56 Montana counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.

Choteau Elem

Elementary and middle visible

255 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 0Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Fairfield Elem

Elementary and middle visible

207 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 0Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Fairfield H S

High school only in this slice

116 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

Choteau H S

High school only in this slice

103 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Teton County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Teton 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 Teton 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 Broad Network of Rural Schools

Teton County operates 17 public schools, including eight elementary, five middle, and four high schools. These facilities serve 1,046 students across 11 different school districts.

Choteau and Fairfield Districts Anchor the County

Choteau Elementary serves 255 students across two schools, while Fairfield Elementary follows closely with 207 students. There are no charter schools in Teton County, as traditional districts maintain all 17 local campuses.

Quiet Rural Campuses with Small Classes

The entire school system is rural, providing a consistent small-town environment for all 1,046 students. The average school size is 62 students, with Choteau School standing as the largest facility with 200 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

17

in Teton County

Reported Enrollment

1,046

17 schools reporting

School Districts

11

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle5
High4
Other0

11 School Districts in Teton County

Choteau Elem

2 schools
255 students

Fairfield Elem

2 schools
207 students

Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools

5 schools
134 students

Fairfield H S

1 school
116 students

Choteau H S

1 school
103 students

Power Elem

2 schools
85 students

Greenfield Elem

2 schools
68 students

Golden Ridge Elem

1 school
44 students

Power H S

1 school
37 students

Bynum Elem

1 school
28 students

17 Public Schools in Teton 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 17 of 17 matching schools

Choteau School

Choteau Elem

Choteau, 59422 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary200 students

Fairfield Elementary School

Fairfield Elem

Fairfield, 59436 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary172 students

Fairfield High School

Fairfield H S

Fairfield, 59436 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High116 students

Choteau High School

Choteau H S

Choteau, 59422 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High103 students

Power School

Power Elem

Power, 59468 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary65 students

Choteau 7-8

Choteau Elem

Choteau, 59422 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle55 students

Greenfield School

Greenfield Elem

Fairfield, 59436 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary51 students

Dutton/Brady Elementary

Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools

Dutton, 59433 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary47 students

Golden Ridge School

Golden Ridge Elem

Fairfield, 59436 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary44 students

Power High School

Power H S

Power, 59468 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High37 students

Fairfield 7-8

Fairfield Elem

Fairfield, 59436 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle35 students

Bynum School

Bynum Elem

Bynum, 59419 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary28 students

Dutton/Brady High School

Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools

Dutton, 59433 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High28 students

Power 7-8

Power Elem

Power, 59468 / Rural: Distant

Record7–8Middle20 students

Dutton/Brady Middle School

Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools

Dutton, 59433 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle17 students

Greenfield 7-8

Greenfield Elem

Fairfield, 59436 / Rural: Distant

Record7–8Middle17 students

Pendroy School

Pendroy Elem

Pendroy, 59467 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary11 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,072

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 Teton County?
Teton County has a school score of 66/100, 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 Teton County?
The high school graduation rate in Teton County is 90.2%, which is above 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 Teton County spend per student?
Teton County spends $9,072 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 Teton County, Montana — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Teton County, Montana?

Teton County operates 17 public schools, including eight elementary, five middle, and four high schools. These facilities serve 1,046 students across 11 different school districts.

What are the major school districts in Teton County, Montana?

Choteau Elementary serves 255 students across two schools, while Fairfield Elementary follows closely with 207 students. There are no charter schools in Teton County, as traditional districts maintain all 17 local campuses.

What is the school experience like in Teton County?

The entire school system is rural, providing a consistent small-town environment for all 1,046 students. The average school size is 62 students, with Choteau School standing as the largest facility with 200 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.