Total enrollment
1,032
-5 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Deer Lodge County
Montana · Public K-12
Deer Lodge County's public-school footprint spans 4 K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 1,032, the largest district being Anaconda Elem. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Deer Lodge County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Deer Lodge County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Montana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,032 | #29 of 29 | #2,730 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #29 of 29 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #23 of 29 | #1,695 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 100.0% | #1 of 29 | #8 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 24.8% | #18 of 29 | #1,968 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.
Residents
9,597
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,032
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$57,527
Below Montana avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Montana avg
Elementary
2
579 students
Middle
1
148 students
High
1
305 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Anaconda Elem
727 students · 2 districts in Deer Lodge County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Deer Lodge 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+
24.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
50
12.0% under 18
Test scores in Deer Lodge County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Montana state average: 47.2%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Fred Moodry Intermediate· 38.0%
- Anaconda Jr High School· 32.0%
- Anaconda Sr High School· 32.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaconda Sr High School | Anaconda | High | 09-12 | 305 | · |
| Lincoln Primary | Anaconda | Elementary | PK-02 | 290 | · |
| Fred Moodry Intermediate | Anaconda | Elementary | 03-06 | 289 | · |
| Anaconda Jr High School | Anaconda | Middle | 07-08 | 148 | · |
Cities in Deer Lodge County
About Deer Lodge County
In Montana, Deer Lodge County is a low-population county of about 9,597 residents. 4 public schools across the county serves about 1,032 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $57,527, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 12% lower than the Montana median.
For a sense of the school types, Deer Lodge County is built around 2 elementary schools (579 students), 1 middle school (148), and 1 high school (305).
Anaconda Elem dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 727 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,032 students, held roughly steady from the 1,037 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Deer Lodge County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data