For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 158 students in Carter County, MT.
The top ranked public schools in Carter County, MT are Hammond School, Carter County High School and Ekalaka Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, MT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Carter County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hammond School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10851 Highway 212
Hammond, MT 59332
(406) 427-5438
Hammond, MT 59332
(406) 427-5438
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Carter County High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 W Speelmon St
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #33.
Ekalaka Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 E Park St
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8765
Grades: PK-6
| 72 students
Rank: #44.
Ekalaka 7-8
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 W Speelmon
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8767
Grades: 7-8
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
1461 Hammond Road
Hammond, MT 59332
(605) 892-5881
Hammond, MT 59332
(605) 892-5881
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Carter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1145 Prairie Dale Rd
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8880
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carter County, MT?
The top ranked public schools in Carter County, MT include Hammond School, Carter County High School and Ekalaka Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carter County, MT?
6 public schools are located in Carter County, MT.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County, MT?
Carter County, MT public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public schools average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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