Total enrollment
1,182
+69 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Beaverhead County
Montana · Public K-12
Beaverhead County's public-school footprint spans 12 K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 1,182, the largest district being Dillon Elem. That works out to 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Beaverhead County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Beaverhead County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Montana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,182 | #25 of 29 | #2,645 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 12 | #24 of 29 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #17 of 29 | #1,229 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 41.7% | #22 of 29 | #2,018 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.3% | #24 of 29 | #2,097 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Beaverhead County school rankings
Residents
9,713
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
12
9 districts
Enrollment
1,182
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,268
Below Montana avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.7%
Below Montana avg
Elementary
8
566 students
Middle
2
264 students
High
2
352 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Dillon Elem
756 students · 9 districts in Beaverhead County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Beaverhead County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
37.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.3%
civilian labor
Median age
43
17.5% under 18
Test scores in Beaverhead County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Montana state average: 47.2%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Dillon Middle School· 66.0%
- Parkview School· 57.0%
- Beaverhead Co High School· 52.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview School | Dillon | Elementary | PK-05 | 497 | · |
| Beaverhead Co High School | Dillon | High | 09-12 | 339 | · |
| Dillon Middle School | Dillon | Middle | 06-08 | 259 | · |
| Lima School | Lima | Elementary | PK-06 | 21 | · |
| Reichle School | Glen | Elementary | PK-08 | 15 | · |
| Lima High School | Lima | High | 09-12 | 13 | · |
| Wisdom School | Wisdom | Elementary | PK-08 | 9 | · |
| Polaris School | Polaris | Elementary | PK-08 | 8 | · |
| Grant School | Dillon | Elementary | PK-08 | 7 | · |
| Wise River School | Wise River | Elementary | PK-08 | 7 | · |
| Lima 7-8 | Lima | Middle | 07-08 | 5 | · |
| Jackson School | Jackson | Elementary | PK-08 | 2 | · |
Cities in Beaverhead County
About Beaverhead County
In Montana, Beaverhead County is a low-population county of about 9,713 residents. 12 public schools across the county hosts about 1,182 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $61,268, 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%. That income level is 6% meaningfully below the Montana median.
On the school-mix side, Beaverhead County consists of 8 elementary schools (566 students), 2 middle schools (264), and 2 high schools (352).
Dillon Elem is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 756 students across Beaverhead County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 6%: 1,113 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,182 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Beaverhead County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data