For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 181 students in Powell County High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Powell County High School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), 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
181 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Powell County High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#236 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
75%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
92%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,519 is higher than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,475 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,519
$15,490
Spending / Student
$19,475
$15,580
Best Powell County High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Powell County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
709 Missouri Avenue
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-2757
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-2757
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Powell County High School District?
Powell County High School District manages 1 public schools serving 181 students.
What is the rank of Powell County High School District?
Powell County High School District is ranked #264 out of 335 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Powell County High School District?
92% of Powell County High School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Powell County High School District?
Powell County High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Powell County High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,475 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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