Total enrollment
129
-6 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
Golden Valley County
Montana · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Montana, 6 sit inside Golden Valley County, collectively enrolling roughly 129 students (2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Golden Valley County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 82%
% Hispanic
7%
was 10%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
129
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,333
Below Montana avg
Free/reduced lunch
74.4%
Above Montana avg
Elementary
2
64 students
Middle
2
28 students
High
2
37 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lavina K-12 Schools
74 students · 2 districts in Golden Valley County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Golden Valley 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+
20.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.5%
civilian labor
Median age
51
18.2% under 18
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryegate School | Ryegate | Elementary | PK-08 | 33 | · |
| Lavina Elementary | Lavina | Elementary | PK-05 | 31 | · |
| Lavina High School | Lavina | High | 09-12 | 23 | · |
| Lavina Middle School | Lavina | Middle | 06-08 | 20 | · |
| Ryegate High School | Ryegate | High | 09-12 | 14 | · |
| Ryegate 7-8 | Ryegate | Middle | 07-08 | 8 | · |
Cities in Golden Valley County
About Golden Valley County
In Montana, Golden Valley County is a rural-scale county of about 899 residents. 6 public schools across the county educates about 129 students between them.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $58,333 a year, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 11% noticeably below the Montana median.
In terms of grade levels, Golden Valley County covers 2 elementary schools (64 students), 2 middle schools (28), and 2 high schools (37).
The largest single district in Golden Valley County is Lavina K-12 Schools, which alone enrolls about 74 students.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 4%: 135 students in SY 2017-18 versus 129 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 82% to 89% over the same window.
On this page, the community for Golden Valley County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data