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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 2026-27 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
837 Schools
# Students
57 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Garfield County High School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 332 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.
Overall District Rank
#228 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.9%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.40
Showing 1995–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
96%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,947 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,088 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$1 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,947
$16,573
Showing 2005–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,088
$16,214
Showing 2005–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Garfield County High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Co Dist High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
324 Marguerite St
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-2259
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 332 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 $25,088 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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