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Daniels County

Montana · Public K-12

Daniels County, Montana reports 3 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 1,494, with a mix of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Daniels County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
277
-2 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 90%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
277
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,625
Below Montana avg
Free/reduced lunch
26.7%
Below Montana avg
Elementary
1
152 students
Middle
1
45 students
High
1
80 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Scobey K-12 Schools
277 students · 1 district in Daniels County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Daniels 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
White
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
84%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Native American
8%
Pacific Islander
2%
Bachelor's+
24.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.5%
civilian labor
Median age
53
17.9% under 18

Test scores in Daniels County

Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Montana state average: 47.2%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Scobey 7-8· 64.5%
  2. Scobey School· 47.0%

See all 2 schools in Daniels County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Scobey SchoolScobeyElementaryPK-06152·
Scobey High SchoolScobeyHigh09-1280·
Scobey 7-8ScobeyMiddle07-0845·

Cities in Daniels County

Scobey3 schools

About Daniels County

Daniels County is a rural-scale Montana county of about 1,494 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 277 students.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $55,625 a year, about 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%. That income level is 15% below the Montana median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Daniels County comprises 1 elementary school (152 students), 1 middle school (45), and 1 high school (80).

Scobey K-12 Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 277 students across Daniels County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 279 students in SY 2017-18 versus 277 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 90% to 84% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Daniels County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Daniels County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Daniels County, Montana, with a combined enrollment of about 277.
How many high schools are in Daniels County?
Daniels County, Montana has 1 public high school, serving approximately 80 students.
How many middle schools are in Daniels County?
Daniels County, Montana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 45 students.
How many elementary schools are in Daniels County?
Daniels County, Montana has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 152 students.
What is the largest school district in Daniels County?
Scobey K-12 Schools is the largest school district in Daniels County, serving approximately 277 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Daniels County?
Daniels County, Montana has a population of approximately 1,494, with a median age of 53. About 17.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Daniels County?
Median household income in Daniels County is $55,625, below the Montana average of $65,455. About 11.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Daniels County?
Approximately 24.2% of adults 25 and older in Daniels County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Daniels County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 26.7% of students in Daniels County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Montana county average of 57.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Daniels County schools?
Across Daniels County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data