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Public School Review - Established 2003

Garfield County High School District

324 Marguerite St
Jordan, MT 59337
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (406) 557-2259
www.jordanpublicschools.org

Top Rankings

Garfield County High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 57 students in Garfield County High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Garfield County High School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
845 Schools
# Students
57 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeGarfield County High School DistrictMontana
91129
101929
111628
121126
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District Rank

Garfield County High School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MT)
#228 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearGarfield County High School District
2023#228
2022#80
2021#50
2019#104
2017#119
2015#150
2013#307
2012#221
2011#262
2010#316
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(21-22)
<50%
35%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearGarfield County High School DistrictMontana
202250%35%
202150%36%
201950%42%
201750%41%
201549%40%
201349%66%
201269%68%
201150%68%
201050%67%
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<50%
46%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearGarfield County High School DistrictMontana
202250%46%
202150%47%
201950%50%
201750%51%
201549%48%
201369%84%
201269%86%
201150%84%
201050%84%
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<50%
37%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearGarfield County High School DistrictMontana
202250%37%
202150%28%
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(21-22)
≥50%
86%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearGarfield County High School DistrictMontana
202250%86%
202180%84%
202050%83%
201950%84%
201850%84%
201750%83%
201680%83%
201550%84%
201480%83%
201350%83%
201250%82%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.40

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearGarfield County High School DistrictMontana
20240.080.39
20230.080.39
20220.040.38
20210.040.38
20110.040.33
20100.040.30
20090.040.29
20080.100.28
20070.040.28
19960.020.22
19950.020.22
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% American Indian
2%
10%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2024)

YearGarfield County High School DistrictMontana
20242%10%
20112%11%
20102%12%
20092%12%
20085%11%
20072%12%
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% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2021-2024)

YearGarfield County High School DistrictMontana
20242%6%
20234%6%
20222%5%
20212%5%
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% Black
n/a
1%
% White
96%
76%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearGarfield County High School DistrictMontana
202496%77%
202396%77%
202298%78%
202198%78%
2020100%78%
2019100%78%
2018100%79%
2017100%79%
2016100%79%
2015100%80%
2014100%80%
2013100%81%
2012100%81%
201198%82%
201098%83%
200998%83%
200895%84%
200798%84%
2006100%85%
2005100%85%
2004100%85%
2003100%85%
2002100%85%
2001100%85%
2000100%86%
1999100%86%
1998100%87%
1997100%87%
199699%88%
199599%88%
199499%88%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,123 is higher than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,789 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$2,285 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearGarfield County High School DistrictMontana
2023$1 MM$2 MM
2022$1 MM$2 MM
2021$1 MM$2 MM
2020$1 MM$2 MM
2019$1 MM$2 MM
2018$1 MM$2 MM
2017$1 MM$2 MM
2016$1 MM$2 MM
2015$1 MM$2 MM
2014$1 MM$2 MM
2012$1 MM$2 MM
2011$1 MM$2 MM
2010$1 MM$2 MM
2009$1 MM$1 MM
2008$1 MM$2 MM
2007$1 MM$1 MM
2006$1 MM$1 MM
2005$1 MM$1 MM
2004$1 MM$1 MM
2003$1 MM$1 MM
2002$1 MM$1 MM
2001$1 MM$1 MM
2000$1 MM$1 MM
1999$1 MM$1 MM
1998$1 MM$1 MM
1997$1 MM$1 MM
1996$1 MM$1 MM
1995$1 MM$1 MM
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Spending
$1 MM
$2,298 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearGarfield County High School DistrictMontana
2023$1 MM$2 MM
2022$1 MM$2 MM
2021$1 MM$2 MM
2020$1 MM$2 MM
2019$1 MM$2 MM
2018$1 MM$2 MM
2017$1 MM$2 MM
2016$1 MM$2 MM
2015$1 MM$2 MM
2014$1 MM$2 MM
2012$1 MM$2 MM
2011$1 MM$2 MM
2010$1 MM$2 MM
2009$1 MM$1 MM
2008$1 MM$1 MM
2007$1 MM$1 MM
2006$1 MM$1 MM
2005$1 MM$1 MM
2004$1 MM$1 MM
2003$1 MM$1 MM
2002$1 MM$1 MM
2001$1 MM$1 MM
2000$1 MM$1 MM
1999$1 MM$1 MM
1998$1 MM$1 MM
1997$1 MM$1 MM
1996$1 MM$1 MM
1995$1 MM$1 MM
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Revenue / Student
$22,123
$15,490

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearGarfield County High School DistrictMontana
2023$22,927$17,353
2021$21,741$18,438
2015$19,849$15,305
2014$17,061$16,457
2012$18,304$16,184
2008$16,860$14,981
2007$16,672$13,019
2006$14,294$12,206
2005$12,067$11,851
2004$13,464$11,519
2003$15,352$10,500
2002$12,632$10,028
2001$12,526$9,685
2000$10,622$9,308
1999$8,124$8,330
1998$8,620$8,573
1997$8,043$7,655
1995$7,566$7,082
1992$8,333$7,082
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Spending / Student
$21,789
$15,580

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearGarfield County High School DistrictMontana
2023$22,582$16,311
2021$21,414$17,330
2015$20,094$14,876
2014$17,318$16,381
2012$18,000$15,796
2008$17,667$13,942
2007$16,534$12,364
2006$13,941$11,636
2005$11,440$11,089
2004$13,362$10,717
2003$18,944$10,434
2002$14,044$9,725
2001$12,039$9,463
2000$10,317$9,009
1999$8,412$8,277
1998$8,565$8,100
1997$8,298$7,814
1995$7,623$7,055
1992$7,978$6,494
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Best Garfield County High School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Co Dist High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
324 Marguerite St
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Garfield County High School District?
Garfield County High School District manages 1 public schools serving 57 students.
What is the rank of Garfield County High School District?
Garfield County High School District is ranked #27 out of 335 school districts in Montana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County High School District?
96% of Garfield County High School District students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garfield County High School District?
Garfield County High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Garfield County High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,789 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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