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Wibaux County Schools & Education

School Score

50/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

75.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

75.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 83.7%

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,699

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,334

School Score

50/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

#29

of 56 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Wibaux County

Measured School Summary

Wibaux County has midrange measured school signals (score: 50/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

With $12,699 per pupil, Wibaux County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 9% below the Montana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 36% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Wibaux 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

3 public schools and 1 district 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

50/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #29 of 56 Montana counties with school score data.

Completion

75.0%

8.7 pts below the state average

Funding context

$12,699

$3,365 above the state average

School coverage

3

1 district 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

Wibaux County has 3 public schools across 1 district, 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 Wibaux 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.

Small-system county

Wibaux County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#29

of 56 Montana counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.

Wibaux K-12 Schools

Elementary to high school visible

151 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Wibaux 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 Wibaux County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

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 Wibaux 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 Single District Serving the Community

Wibaux County operates one consolidated school district with three schools serving 151 students. The campus structure includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school.

Wibaux K-12: The County’s Educational Hub

The Wibaux K-12 Schools district manages all 151 students in the county across its three campuses. Public districts represent 100% of the educational landscape, with no charter schools present in the area.

Personalized Education in a Rural Setting

All three schools are rural, providing a consistent community-focused environment for students. Wibaux Elementary is the largest school with 92 students, while the high school serves a small cohort of 32.

School Overview

Total Schools

3

in Wibaux County

Reported Enrollment

151

3 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Wibaux County

Wibaux K-12 Schools

3 schools
151 students enrolled

3 Public Schools in Wibaux 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 3 of 3 matching schools

Wibaux Elementary School

Wibaux K-12 Schools

Wibaux, 59353 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary92 students

Wibaux High School

Wibaux K-12 Schools

Wibaux, 59353 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High32 students

Wibaux 7-8

Wibaux K-12 Schools

Wibaux, 59353 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle27 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$12,699

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 Wibaux County?
Wibaux County has a school score of 50/100, 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 Wibaux County?
The high school graduation rate in Wibaux County is 75.0%, 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 Wibaux County spend per student?
Wibaux County spends $12,699 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 Wibaux County, Montana — FAQ

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

Wibaux County operates one consolidated school district with three schools serving 151 students. The campus structure includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school.

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

The Wibaux K-12 Schools district manages all 151 students in the county across its three campuses. Public districts represent 100% of the educational landscape, with no charter schools present in the area.

What is the school experience like in Wibaux County?

All three schools are rural, providing a consistent community-focused environment for students. Wibaux Elementary is the largest school with 92 students, while the high school serves a small cohort of 32.

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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.