Total enrollment
1,605
+34 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
Fergus County
Montana · Public K-12
From the largest high school to the smallest elementary campus, Fergus County's 24 public schools collectively enroll about 1,605 K-12 students, with Lewistown Elem the heaviest district by enrollment. By level, that breaks down as 11 elementary, 7 middle, and 6 high schools.
7-year change in Fergus County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
24
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
24
14 districts
Enrollment
1,605
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,706
Below Montana avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.2%
Below Montana avg
Elementary
11
592 students
Middle
7
548 students
High
6
465 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lewistown Elem
815 students · 14 districts in Fergus County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Fergus 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+
24.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.0% under 18
Test scores in Fergus County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Montana state average: 47.2%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Lewis & Clark School· 57.0%
- Lewistown 7-8· 57.0%
- Highland Park School· 47.0%
- Fergus High School· 27.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus High School | Lewistown | High | 09-12 | 347 | · |
| Lewis & Clark School | Lewistown | Middle | 04-06 | 276 | · |
| Lewistown 7-8 | Lewistown | Middle | 07-08 | 198 | · |
| Garfield School | Lewistown | Elementary | PK-01 | 182 | · |
| Highland Park School | Lewistown | Elementary | 02-03 | 159 | · |
| Winifred School | Winifred | Elementary | PK-05 | 80 | · |
| Grass Range School | Grass Range | Elementary | PK-06 | 45 | · |
| Winifred High School | Winifred | High | 09-12 | 42 | · |
| Moore School | Moore | Elementary | PK-05 | 40 | · |
| Denton School | Denton | Elementary | PK-05 | 36 | · |
| Winifred 6-8 | Winifred | Middle | 06-08 | 30 | · |
| Moore High School | Moore | High | 09-12 | 28 | · |
| Grass Range High School | Grass Range | High | 09-12 | 27 | · |
| Moore 6-8 | Moore | Middle | 06-08 | 22 | · |
| Denton High School | Denton | High | 09-12 | 16 | · |
| Roy School | Roy | Elementary | PK-05 | 15 | · |
| Ayers School | Grass Range | Elementary | PK-08 | 14 | · |
| Deerfield School | Lewistown | Elementary | PK-08 | 11 | · |
| Grass Range 7-8 | Grass Range | Middle | 07-08 | 9 | · |
| Denton 6-8 | Denton | Middle | 06-08 | 7 | · |
| King Colony School | Lewistown | Elementary | PK-08 | 7 | · |
| Roy 6-8 | Roy | Middle | 06-08 | 6 | · |
| Roy High School | Roy | High | 09-12 | 5 | · |
| Spring Creek Colony Schl | Lewistown | Elementary | PK-08 | 3 | · |
Cities in Fergus County
About Fergus County
In Montana, Fergus County is a compact county of about 11,687 residents. 24 public schools across the county teaches about 1,605 students between them.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $63,706, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%.
Looking at the level breakdown, Fergus County comprises 11 elementary schools (592 students), 7 middle schools (548), and 6 high schools (465).
Lewistown Elem dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 815 students on its own.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,605 students, remained close to its prior level from the 1,571 reported in SY 2017-18.
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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data