For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 183 students in Powell County, MT.
The top-ranked public high school in Powell County, MT is Powell County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powell County, MT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Powell County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public high schools.
Powell County, MT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Powell County High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Powell County (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 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Powell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
825 Gold Creek Rd
Gold Creek, MT 59733
(406) 288-3560
Gold Creek, MT 59733
(406) 288-3560
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Powell County, MT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Powell County, MT include Powell County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Powell County?
1 public high schools are located in Powell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Powell County?
Powell County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public high schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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