White Sulphur Spgs K-12 School District

405 Central Avenue South
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 180 students in White Sulphur Spgs K-12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in White Sulphur Spgs K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
839 Schools
# Students
180 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

White Sulphur Spgs K-12 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#300 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
37%
25-29%
46%
20-29%
37%
(21-22)
≥80%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
86%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,711 is higher than the state median of $15,312. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,983 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,711
$15,312
Spending / Student
$19,983
$15,401

Best White Sulphur Spgs K-12 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Sulphur Springs High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
405 Central Avenue South
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
(406) 547-3351
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
White Sulphur Springs Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Central Avenue South
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
(406) 547-3751
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
White Sulphur Springs 7-8
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Central Avenue South
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
(406) 547-3351
Gr: 7-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to White Sulphur Spgs K-12 School District?
White Sulphur Spgs K-12 School District manages 3 public schools serving 180 students.
What is the rank of White Sulphur Spgs K-12 School District?
White Sulphur Spgs K-12 School District is ranked #298 out of 333 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 White Sulphur Spgs K-12 School District?
86% of White Sulphur Spgs K-12 School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White Sulphur Spgs K-12 School District?
White Sulphur Spgs K-12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is White Sulphur Spgs K-12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,983 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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