Valley County Schools & Education
Valley 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
93.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,036
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,334
School Score
83/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#9
of 56 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Valley County
Measured School Summary
Valley County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 83/100 and a graduation rate of 93.4%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Valley County spends $10,036 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 9.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Valley 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
16 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
83/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #9 of 56 Montana counties with school score data.
Completion
93.4%
9.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,036
$702 above the state average
School coverage
16
8 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
Valley County has 16 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 Valley 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
Valley 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
#9
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.
Glasgow K-12 Schools
Elementary to high school visible
769 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Nashua K-12 Schools
Elementary to high school visible
109 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Frazer Elem
Elementary and middle visible
62 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Lustre Elem
Elementary school only in this slice
49 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Glasgow 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 Valley County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Valley 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 Valley 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 Regional Education Network
Valley County supports 1,106 students across 16 public schools and eight school districts. The system includes a balanced mix of six elementary, five middle, and five high schools.
Glasgow K-12 Leads the District Pack
Glasgow K-12 Schools is the county's largest district, serving 769 students across three campuses. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's educational options, as no charter schools are available.
Predominantly Rural with Town Hubs
Fourteen of the county's 16 schools are rural, but two are located in town settings, providing some urban-adjacent infrastructure. Irle Elementary is the largest school with 358 students, while the county average enrollment is 69.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Valley County
Reported Enrollment
1,106
16 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Valley County
Glasgow K-12 Schools
Nashua K-12 Schools
Frazer Elem
Lustre Elem
Hinsdale Elem
Frazer H S
Opheim K-12 Schools
Hinsdale H S
16 Public Schools in Valley 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 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irle Elementary School | Record | Glasgow K-12 Schools | Glasgow, 59230Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 358 |
| Glasgow High School | Record | Glasgow K-12 Schools | Glasgow, 59230Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 234 |
| Glasgow Middle School | Record | Glasgow K-12 Schools | Glasgow, 59230Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 177 |
| Nashua School | Record | Nashua K-12 Schools | Nashua, 59248Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 51 |
| Lustre School | Record | Lustre Elem | Frazer, 59225Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 49 |
| Frazer Elementary | Record | Frazer Elem | Frazer, 59225Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 48 |
| Nashua High School | Record | Nashua K-12 Schools | Nashua, 59248Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 34 |
| Frazer High School | Record | Frazer H S | Frazer, 59225Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 31 |
| Hinsdale School | Record | Hinsdale Elem | Hinsdale, 59241Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 30 |
| Hinsdale High School | Record | Hinsdale H S | Hinsdale, 59241Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 26 |
| Nashua 6-8 | Record | Nashua K-12 Schools | Nashua, 59248Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 24 |
| Opheim School | Record | Opheim K-12 Schools | Opheim, 59250Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 21 |
| Frazer 7-8 | Record | Frazer Elem | Frazer, 59225Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 14 |
| Opheim High School | Record | Opheim K-12 Schools | Opheim, 59250Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 5 |
| Hinsdale 7-8 | Record | Hinsdale Elem | Hinsdale, 59241Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 2 |
| Opheim 7-8 | Record | Opheim K-12 Schools | Opheim, 59250Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 2 |
Irle Elementary School
Glasgow K-12 Schools
Glasgow, 59230 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,036
State avg $9,334
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Schools in Valley County, Montana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Valley County, Montana?
Valley County supports 1,106 students across 16 public schools and eight school districts. The system includes a balanced mix of six elementary, five middle, and five high schools.
What are the major school districts in Valley County, Montana?
Glasgow K-12 Schools is the county's largest district, serving 769 students across three campuses. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's educational options, as no charter schools are available.
What is the school experience like in Valley County?
Fourteen of the county's 16 schools are rural, but two are located in town settings, providing some urban-adjacent infrastructure. Irle Elementary is the largest school with 358 students, while the county average enrollment is 69.
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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.